Food Service Assistant Cook - Climax-Scotts Jr./Sr. High School

Job Summary

Climax-Scotts Community Schools is seeking a dependable and student-focused Food Service Assistant Cook for Climax-Scotts Jr./Sr. High School. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each school day. The successful candidate will help prepare and serve nutritious meals while maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and serve student breakfast and lunch each school day in accordance with district menus and food service procedures

Review daily menus and determine appropriate quantities of food to prepare to meet USDA meal pattern requirements

Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and organization throughout the kitchen and serving areas

Maintain accurate production records and required documentation for food, beverages, supplies used, and remaining inventory

Assist with weekly ordering and with receiving, checking in, storing, and properly handling deliveries

Communicate equipment malfunctions, supply concerns, and other operational needs to the Food Service Director

Complete dishes, kitchen cleanup, and end-of-service sanitation tasks each day

Complete required annual training and continuing education requirements while providing courteous, respectful service to students and staff

Qualifications

ServSafe certification required, or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire

Knowledge of or experience with food preparation, including nutritious meal preparation, is preferred

Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a positive, service-oriented attitude

Ability to work cooperatively and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, and coworkers

Strong decision-making, organizational, and communication skills, with commitment to appropriate hygiene and food-service sanitation standards

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and to lift or move food, supplies, and kitchen items as required, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualities

Previous experience in school food service, a commercial kitchen, cafeteria, restaurant, or similar setting

Familiarity with USDA meal pattern requirements, production records, and school nutrition procedures

Commitment to maintaining a welcoming, student-centered food service environment

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Board of Education shall comply with all Federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and with all requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education. It is the policy of the Board that no professional staff member, classified employee, or candidate for such a position in this District shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex or marital status, or disability, be discriminated against, excluded from any participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is responsible or receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.

For questions regarding the position, contact Robin Peck, Food Service Director, at 269-746-2308.