SUMMARY: Under general supervision, assists in any area of food preparation in the school kitchen.
The Cook is to assist the Manager in any area of food preparation, assume responsibility for operation of the cafeteria in the absence of the Manager, assist in maintaining the kitchen in a sanitary and orderly condition, and does related work as required.
Hours: Monday - Friday, student days, 9:00 a.
m.
- 1p.
m.
, approximately 4.
0 hours per day.
Please note: The district reserves the right to interview qualified candidates as application come in.
The job can be offered to a selected, qualified applicant prior to the end of the posting period.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepares baked goods, meat dishes and other foods required in accordance with kitchen procedures
Serves on the production line, the serving line or as the cashier as directed
Assists in setting up and the display of the serving line for food service
Assists in cleaning and storing equipment and food supplies as directed by the Manager
Washes pots, pans, trays, utensils, and other kitchen equipment and cleans the kitchen areas as directed
Assumes charge of the lunch room and kitchen in the absence of the Manager
Responsible for maintaining health, safety, and sanitation standards for staff, students, and equipment at all times
Responsible for understanding the basic principles by which the School Breakfast and Lunch Programs are operated and keeps up to date on School Nutrition regulations and codes
Responsible to ensure that meals are ready to serve at the time(s) set by the building administrator
Promotes student and staff satisfaction by merchandising and serving meals in an attractive manner and promoting nutrition education and other school food service activities
Responsible to maintain a professional and courteous manner with fellow employees, building staff and students
Performs other job related duties as assigned
Other Responsibilities:
Maintains consistent, predictable and physical attendance to meet the requirements of the position
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with students
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be physically present, regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear
The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust, focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen and small numbers
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports
Computer Skills:
Ability to perform basic computer skills, email, calendars, work orders and basic office programs
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract and multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
Ability to solve problems in a professional manner
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
Fowlerville Community Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law in its programs and activities.
Inquiries or complaints related to discrimination should be directed to: Assistant Superintendent, Tim Dowker, Fowlerville Community Schools, 7677 Sharpe Road, Suite A, Fowlerville, MI 48836, (517)223-6027.