Full Time Food Service - Nappanee Elementary School

Position Title: Full-Time Cook FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Responsible to: Food Service Director/Cafeteria Manager/Building Supervises: none

Principal

Evaluated by: Food Service Director

Terms of Employment: 180 days - 6.75 hours/day

Evaluation Period:

• Formative evaluations throughout the school year as per WCS Performance and Assessment Procedures.
• Annual summative evaluation prior to July 1.

Purpose of the Position:

Responsible for preparing food and maintaining a healthy environment for food consumption.

Minimum Requirements: The following are the qualifications and minimum requirements necessary for a person to perform this job.

• High school diploma
• Meet all mandated health screening requirements
• Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team
• Ability to interact comfortably and confidently with students and staff

Essential Functions of the Position: The following functions have been determined by Wa-Nee Community Schools to be essential to the successful performance of this position.

• Prepare main dish daily according to the menu.
• Make sure sufficient food is available for the week according to the menu.
• Help serve during lunch hour.
• Attend workshops and training sessions as required.
• Make sure all food items are prepared in a timely manner.

Secondary Functions of the Position: The following functions, while important and necessary to the position, have been determined by Wa-Nee Community Schools to be marginal to the successful performance of this position.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or as directed by the Food Service Director, Cafeteria Manager or Building Principal

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures and functions of Wa-Nee Community Schools Board of Trustees and the Indiana Department of Education

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities.
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.

Equipment Used:

• Industrial cooking equipment, computer, and applicable software

Place Where Work is Performed:

• All Wa-Nee Community Schools buildings

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly.
• Must be able to lift items of 20 lbs. regularly/50 lbs. occasionally.

How this Job Description was developed:

This job description was developed by the HR Department.