Cook Helper

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SUMMARY
Contribute to the efficient and safe operation of the food service program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
· Assist in the effective management of the school food service program, through planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating.
· Provide appealing, nutritious food for students and adults. Direct quality control through proper handling, preparation and storage of food, with high safety sanitary standards.
· Assist in training, coordination and supervision of staff.
· Develop and maintain methods to control food and labor costs as directed.
· Have an awareness of the need and importance of nutrition education, and effectively promoting it.
· Attend pertinent educational meetings and conferences. Keep up to date by attending classes for the improvement of school food service programs.
· Provide direction and support for staff when the Food Service Manager is absent/unavailable.
· Present a neat, clean, and pleasant appearance.
· Serves as a role model for students by conducting self as a responsible, intelligent citizen.
· Demonstrates a commitment to ethical principles and democratic values in the workplace.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
· High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
· Complete the necessary sanitation courses to qualify for state certification by attendance at educational functions related to food service.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
· Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
· Ability to write simple correspondence.
· Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
· Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
· Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
REASONING ABILITY
· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
· Ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations.
· Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision.
· The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Candidate Requirements
- Cover Letter