Substitute Assistant Cook

Overview

TITLE: SUBSTITUTE ASSISTANT COOK

DEFINITION: A staff member responsible for providing food services to students in support of their educational achievement.

• High School diploma or G.E.D. minimum.
• Experience in food preparation procedures for 50 meal servings.
• Aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Kitchen Leader and Food Service Director

JOB GOALS: To prepare and serve students attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness.

PROFESSIONAL/ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: It is imperative that the person employed in this position display, at all times, acceptable professional and ethical standards. These expectations are as follows, but are not limited to:

• Confidentiality
• Courtesy
• Cooperation and positive attitude
• Reliability/Punctuality
• Timeliness in respect to deadlines
• Respectfulness toward others
• Honesty

• Assists in the preparation and serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner.
• Assists in maintaining a cost effective school food service program.
• Responsible for ensuring that during meal services, the supply of food offered is replenished regularly.
• Assists in the daily cleaning of the kitchen and serving areas. Must know HACCP.
• Performs major cleaning of equipment and storerooms at regularly scheduled intervals as designated by the kitchen leader.
• Maintains a professional cordial attitude with all building and kitchen staff.
• Follows all guidelines given by CDE and USDA.
• Performs duties necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the lunchroom.
• Finishes all tasks in a timely manner.
• Shares duties such as computer input, paperwork and rotation schedules.
• Can lift 20-25 pounds.

• 6-8 hour shift per day.
• Employee shall have a 90 day probationary period, after which the district will evaluate progress.
• Salary and benefits as per Board policy.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy and procedures.