Cook-Job Description
Purpose :
Responsible for the preparation of food and the cleanliness of kitchen and food storage areas.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities :
- Prepare Breakfast, A.M. snack, Lunch, & P.M snack and have ready on time according to the schedule
- Keep food appropriate temperatures
- Have an appropriate amount of food for each class prepared
- Wash dishes, disinfect dishes, dry and store dishes
- Wipe up / clean and disinfect tables & counters
- Wipe down / Clean stoves, microwaves, fridges, & freezers
- Sweep lunchroom and kitchen floor (Mop as necessary)
- Monitor food supplies & order as needed
- Date and put away orders
- Budget food supplies to minimize costs.
- Keep the paperwork for the Food Program up to date and organized
- Maintain standards of sanitation, health, safety & nutrition
Minimum Qualifications :
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Basic knowledge of food preparation and nutrition
- Ability to read, write, and do simple arithmetic
- Clean and neat appearance
- Relate to both children and adults
- Consistent attendance
- Physical examination by a physician
- Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
- Background check completed
- Demonstrate the following qualities :
- Self-motivation
- follow directions
- make good judgments
- respond immediately to any emergency situation
- Physical constraints required include :
- ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without hearing aid
- ability to see / read newsprint with or without corrective lenses
- speak and be understood under normal circumstances
- lift and carry children / items weighing up to 50 pounds
- use of arms, hands, legs & feet with or without corrective devices to accomplish the job, including evacuation of the building during emergencies
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16 days ago