Substitute​/Temporary* Cook

****** Substitute/Temporary
******* Cook I

NENANA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Nenana City School - Nenana, Alaska Open in Google Maps

Job : 5332861

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 02, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Cook I

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

DATE of

DESCRIPTION:

May 8, 2007

DEPARTMENT: Nenana City School District

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Grade F

SKILL CLASSIFICATION: Cook I

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:

To prepare and serve meals to students in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, warmth and cheerfulness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate consistent punctuality and regular attendance.
• Demonstrate appropriate safety precautions when handling hot items, sharp tools, etc.
• Prepare and serve quality food in a quick and pleasant manner.
• Implement menus designed by the Cook II or Cook III.
• Weigh and measure ingredients, properly using recipes in order to produce a standard product.
• Determine proper cooking time and temperature.
• Operate various kitchen equipment as assigned, report malfunctioning equipment to Cook II, Cook III or Director of Operations.
• Set up, as needed, cafeteria prior to searving of the meal.
• Ensure the food supply for serving is replenished regularly.
• Cleanup and sanitization of the kitchen, equipment, cafeteria and service areas.
• Clean work area and equipment using broom, mop, sponge, cleaning solution or other appropriate tools or materials.
• Prepare and maintain an inventory of supplies, equipment and food used daily.
• Perform major cleaning of refrigerators, storeroom and other essential equipment as needed or as directed.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to provide quality service.
• Interview students and staff to ascertain meal acceptance.
• Attend department staff meetings as required.
• Work cooperatively with other District employees, the general public, and students.
• Effectively manage difficult or emotional customer or staff situations; respond promptly to student needs; respond to requests for service or assistance.
• Follow established District policies and procedures.
• Use time efficiently.
• Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Meet productivity standards, complete work in a timely manner, work quickly.
• Follow instructions of Cook II.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Cook II or Cook III and Director of Operations.

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION OF FORMAL TRAINING:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience in food preparation and knowledge of nutritional needs of youth.
• Good health as determined by required physical examination (at district expense).
• Exceptional personal hygiene.
• Possess a current, valid State Food Service card.

POSITION

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Mental Abilities

• Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Such alternatives to the above qualification as the Board of Directors may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Demonstrated positive speech skills (enunciation and clarity).
• Ability to think clearly and calculate accurately.
• Ability to work with people of various personality types (flexibility).
• Possess and demonstrate sound emotional judgement.
• Ability to follow and successfully complete written and oral directions.
• Ability to observe or monitor objects and people’s behavior to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation which takes place mainly in an “on the job training” setting.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Computer
• Copier
• Stove
• Oven
• Miscellaneous kitchen appliances
• Mixer
• Cooking utensils and dinnerware (knives, spoons, forks, spatulas, etc.)
• Washing utensils

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Finger strength required to type effectively on a computer keyboard, manipulate kitchen tools or utensils, grasp pots, pans, trays when laden with food.
• Lower body strength to kneel, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
• Remain in a standing…