What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook/Baker position at Mayfield Elementary?
Cook/Baker
Class Code: 7241
MAYFIELD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
BASIC FUNCTION:
Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site; assist in other food preparation duties as directed; maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition; train and provide work direction to others.
REPORTS TO: Food Service Manager APPROVED: 9/18/2017
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
JOB SKILLS
- Ability to perform related duties as assigned
- Has the necessary food preparation skills needed
- Has the necessary skills to follow and/or convert recipes, has knowledge of weighting/measuring ingredients
- Conserves supplies
- Is physically able to perform job. (lift and stand)
- Has talent for producing new ideas, for finding new and better ways of doing things and for being imaginative.
- Initiative-demonstrates self-reliance in performance of job duties
- Is accurate, complete, and correct in job
- Works quietly and quickly
- Works without constant supervision
- Produces quality work (food tastes good & looks appealing)
- Perform related duties as assigned
COOPERATION/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Has the ability to work under pressure & remain calm in difficult situations Ability to accept supervision and constructive criticism
- Is reliable in accepting and executing responsibility
- Receptive to change and new ideas
- Interacts well with students, is friendly, courteous & respectful
- Offers assistance and can be counted on to help other workers
- Demonstrates a positive attitude
- Refrains from relaying unproven personal or sensational information Supportive of overall school system and its policies
SANITATION:
- Follows health regulations
- Keeps work station clean
- Stores food promptly
- Keeps and records foods at proper temperature
EQUIPMENT & SAFETY:
- Operates required equipment correctly and safely
- Keeps equipment clean, in its proper place and in good working order
- Practices good safety procedures
- Reports hazards which may cause an accident
APPEARANCE:
- Personally clean and neat in appearance
- Follows dress regulations (appropriate uniform, hair net, etc...)
- Maintain regular punctual attendance
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storage. Sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking and serving food. Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities.
- Methods of adjusting and extending recipes and proper substitutions.
- Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
- Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements.
- Health and safety regulations.
- Basic record-keeping techniques. Basic math and cashiering skills.
ABILITY TO:
- Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned food service facility.
- Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
- Operate and maintain standard machines and equipment found in school cafeterias and kitchens.
- Prepare attractive, appetizing and nutritious meals for students and staff.
- Lift, bend, reach and stand.
- Follow, adjust and extend recipes.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Lift heavy objects.
- Maintain routine records.
- Meet schedules and time lines.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Plan and organize work.
- Observe health and safety regulations.
- Train and provide work direction to others.
- Make change accurately.
- Read and write at a level required for successful job performance.
- Operate a cash register and make change accurately
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (preferred)
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045. Pursuant to 7 CFR parts 210 and 235, employee must complete mandatory annual training requirements.