Food Service-Elementary Cook

Williamsburg School District is seeking a 6.5hr cook for our elementary location. 

JOB SUMMARY: 

Assist in quantity preparation and serving of food at an assigned school site;  assist in maintaining food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Assist in the preparation and service of food; prepare fruits, vegetables, cereals and desserts; assemble various ingredients as assigned; package and wrap food items according to established procedures and portion control standards;  serve meals on serving lines; set out prepared foods.
• Assist in maintaining food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; sweep and mop  floors to ensure a safe and sanitary work environment; operate dishwashers and wash trays, pots, pans, plates, utensils  and other serving equipment. 
• Clean serving counters, tables, chairs, food containers and other food service equipment; prepare food and beverages  for sale; count and set-up plates, trays and utensils; count food items including milk, juices and leftover food items.
• Prepare and maintain routine records and forms related to assigned activities including daily production sheets, daily temperature forms, meal count sheets and assisting inventories as assigned. 
• Perform routine cashiering duties as assigned; 
• Operate standard food service equipment such as slicers and warmers; operate a computer and assigned software.
• Stock condiments, food items and paper goods; assist in the storage and rotation of supplies in storage areas; unload deliveries as assigned; 
• Perform related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Knowledge of:  

• Basic food preparation including washing, cutting and assembling food items and ingredients. 
• Basic kitchen utensils and equipment. 
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 
• Proper lifting techniques. 
• Basic math and cashiering skills. 
• Oral and written communication skills. 

Skills/Ability to: 

• Provide timely service of food for students and staff at an assigned school site. 
• Assist in maintaining food service facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Learn methods and procedures for preparing and serving food in large quantities. 
• Learn sanitation practices related to the handling and serving of food.  
• Wash, cut, slice, grate, mix and assemble food items and ingredients. 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Work cooperatively with others. 
• Understand and follow oral and written directions. 
• Operate a point of sale system.

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a cook or chef, preferably in an institutional or school setting.  

Licenses, Certifications and other Requirements: 

• Incumbents are required to adhere to the annual minimum required training hours for School Nutrition Staff per the USDA Guide to Professional Standards for School Nutritional Programs. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Work Environment: 

• Food service environment. 
• Subject to heat from ovens. 

Physical Demands: 

• Standing for extended periods of time. 
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position. 
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment. 
• Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. 
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.  

Applications can be submitted through TeachIowa or found on the district website.

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