Job Description
UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS Position: High School Cook - Float Building: District Hours: 6 Hours per Day, 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Salary Rate or Ratio: $19.45 - $21.59 p/hour Reports to: Director of Nutritional Services Employment Status: Classified - Regular/Part Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Description: Prepares lunch and or breakfast items for schools and special events. Serves food at lunchtime and completes general cleanup duties each day. Bake or prepare a wide variety of items for the snack line. When necessary, operate the point-of-sale system. Serve on the line. Clean all cooking areas and assist other cooks when needed and directed. Probationary Period: 120 days NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance: Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED) One to two years of related experience Serve Safe Certification or the ability to acquire if hired. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to estimate the amount of food needed for one day's menu Ability to follow recipes Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings, and labels Ability to work effectively with others Ability to work quickly and efficiently during lunch periods Effective, active listening skills Experience cooking in large quantities Experience in preparing school lunches Knowledge of various cooking procedures Organizational and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently Ability to supervise others performing semi-skilled and general cafeteria duties Thorough understanding of friendly customer service Such alternatives to the above knowledge, skills, and abilities as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate Essential Functions Adhere to federal, state, and local laws pertaining to school food service programs Adhere to prescribed standardized recipes Adhere to rigid sanitary standards in work and attire Assist in the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment Prepare all meals Performs monthly inventory of supplies and orders supplies as needed Prepares the food service daily report or equivalent and completes production records daily Maintain kitchen security by locking and unlocking doors and storage areas, and checking freezer and refrigerator temperatures daily in accordance with board of health regulations. Keeps records of all receipts and categorize into children's lunches, free and reduced lunches, milk, à la carte, and adult receipts Assist with regular inventories of raw food, materials, and equipment Attend meetings, online training courses, and in-services as required Ensure the safety of students Fill out daily usage papers Follow the rules, regulations, and policies of the school lunch program Follow the school district menu and see that all necessary foods and supplies are on hand in accordance with the menu Interact in a positive manner with staff, students, and parents Maintain orderly and clean work areas Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., free and reduced lunch students Set up serving lines as needed and appropriate Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy Prepare and serve food in an attractive manner Prepare and serve quality food to the students in a quick and pleasant manner Prepare foods prior to serving to ensure; cleanliness, appropriate thickness, serving size this includes but is not limited to washing veggies, cutting meats, dishes, and side dishes Prepare sandwiches, hot and cold, casseroles, soups, pizzas, desserts, nachos, and other à la carte foods Monitor stoves, fryers, ovens while in use in preparing warm or baked goods Report the inferior quality of food or faulty equipment to the appropriate supervisor Schedule and plan in advance the foods that need to be defrosted Serve food to students Straighten and put away stock in storage areas Check milk and bread deliveries Responsible for baked items on the menu Take a milk count from the staff and prepare for each period