Child Nutrition Service Center

Child Nutrition - Cook/Worker I (In Anticipation of Future Openings)

Work under moderate supervision to prepare and serve nutritional meals for students and staff following USDA and TDA guidelines. Follow all rules and regulations to maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, safety practices, and customer service.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend the English language
• Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions
• Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
• Ability to count money and make change
• Ability to perform basic computer applications (email and timekeeping)
• Ability to coordinate and produce work in the allotted time
• Ability to work cohesively with coworkers, students, and campus staff members by effectively communicating
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment

• Prepare and serve high quality food by utilizing the menus and standardized recipes.
• Adhere to scheduled mealtimes while using designated portioning tools according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
• Follow food safety policies and procedures including but not limited to taking temperatures, completing HACCP logs, and proper cool down and storage of leftovers.
• Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established policies and procedures.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene, including PPE usage as required.
• Follow and comply with Frisco ISD, city, state, and federal safety and sanitation guideline requirements.
• Record and maintain information in the daily instruction sheet according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Handle and record cashier functions accurately, including recognizing reimbursable meals and alerts on student accounts to charge meal accounts appropriately.
• Assist in cleaning all areas of the kitchen daily; duties may include sweeping, mopping, ware washing, etc.
• Maintain punctuality in daily shifts and serving times.
• Promote teamwork and positive interaction with fellow staff members.
• Comply with Frisco ISD and Child Nutrition Employee Handbooks.

Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Continual walking; grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching; occasional climbing (step stool/ladder). Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds). Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards, work with hands in water and detergents, work around machinery with moving parts, work on slippery surfaces.

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Standard large and small commercial kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Primary and Secondary Education

The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.