What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Assistant Chief Cook - 7.0 Hours Per Day position at YORK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Experience And Qualifications
- Minimum of one year experience in food service. Position requires the ability to read & write in English, do simple arithmetic and meet the physical demands of daily work such as standing, lifting, operating cooking equipment, and directing employees.
- Must have the ability to effectively work through and solve problems in a professional manner.
- Must be able to interact with students, staff and other food service employees in a manner that demonstrates professionalism, respect and dignity.
- Certified Food Manager must possess a current certification or pass the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Exam within 60 days of being promoted to Assistant Chief Cook.
- Act 34 Clearance, Act 151 Clearance, FBI Clearance (self-paid)
- Drug Screening (self-paid)
- Act 126 & Act 71 Training Certificates
- Letter of Interest, Resume and Application on the District website
- High School Graduate
- Assist the Chief Cook in preparing and cooking food for school meal programs according to food production records and recipes, using proper food handling techniques.
- Operate equipment as necessary in the course of daily duties including, but not limited to: slicer, grinder, mixer, can opener, dishwasher, stove, oven, steam table, POS system, calculator, steamer, kettle, grill, mechanical chopper and pulper.
- In the absence of the Chief Cook, assume the primary leadership role and direct all aspects of cafeteria operations to complete daily meal service.
- Supervise food service workers in daily cafeteria operations. This position plans procedures, completes the daily work schedule and assigns tasks to employees.
- As a Certified Food Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring both food and occupational safety practices are used in all aspects of food service operations.
- Evaluate taste of food to assure quality and adherence to recipes.
- Complete all tasks assigned by the Chief Cook.
- Manage food cost through established portion control and reduction of food waste. Be able to demonstrate proper techniques to employees to help reduce food cost.
- Participate in cleaning and maintaining small equipment, washing pots and pans as necessary, general cleaning and cash collection procedures as appropriate.
- Compile weekly food and supply requirements and place food orders as required.
- Complete daily POS reports and conduct food and supply inventories as required.
- Assist in training food service employees in all aspects of cafeteria operations.
- Attend cook meetings as scheduled.
- Use district email on a daily basis to stay current with school district information and work-related communication.
- Complete additional duties as assigned in support of food service operations.