Assistant Cook

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains and follows the instructions given by the Head Cook to assist in the preparing and serving of daily school lunches.
• Assumes responsibilities of the Head Cook during their absence.
• Maintains the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen following the HACCP policy.
• Assists in the preparation of lunches according to a planned menu while following the guidelines of the National School Lunch Program.
• Assists with the daily clean-up of the kitchen and cafeteria following the HACCP policy.
• Helps wipe tables in the cafeteria as needed.
• Can assist or accept weekly food shipments into the school, signing invoices only after each order has been verified and the HACCP policy has been followed for receiving shipments.
• Can assist in taking monthly inventory records of all food and shipments.
• Attends meetings and in-services as requested.
• Must have or be willing to get a Food Safety Managers Sanitation Certification through www.sfhcorp.com
• Supports Teamwork in the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Maintains a pleasant attitude with all staff and students.
• Physical Requirements: lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, and working in hot and cold kitchen conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent

Starting pay $15.35/hour