Cook Job Irvine Kentucky USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Cook 1
Location: Irvine

ESTILL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION - 7241

JOB DESCRIPTION: Cook

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of the responsibilities listed below.

REPORTS TO: Food Service Director/Principal/Cafeteria Manager

JOB GOALS: To serve the students attractive and nutrition meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness and friendliness; and to support the Mission Statement of the Estill County School System.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend work daily, be in prompt attendance and remain on duty as specified by the Superintendent or the Superintendent's designee.

Follows the manager's instructions in food production and service.

Uses objectives and subjective indicators to evaluate food quality.

Measures and/or weighs ingredients according to instructions.

Follows standardized recipes.

Uses equipment correctly.

Follows assigned work schedule.

Uses correct utensils for preparation and serving.

Assembles food and other supplies necessary to prepare recipes.

Follows manager's instructions in portion control, merchandising and serving food.

Follows standards to check temperature of food and equipment.

Inspects returned trays of food to assess amount of food eaten versus waste and refers these concerns to the manager.

Follows meal pattern requirements in serving student meals.

Prepares and serves food according to standards related to sanitary conditions.

Operates and cleans equipment according to procedures.

Uses, cleans and stores knives and potentially dangerous small equipment items according to procedures.

Follows work schedules required for the cleaning of work areas, utensils and equipment.

Follows established procedures to maintain effective insect and rodent control systems.

Be physically able to lift 30-40 pounds using the correct lifting procedures.

Follows the school district's first aid procedures.

Knows school district's procedure for the use and operation of fire extinguishers.

Reports accidents and potential safety hazards to the manager or immediate supervisors.

Practices safe grooming habits as determined by school district policy.

Assists with inventories as needed.

Accurately maintains required forms and records as assigned by manager.

Participates in implementing cost containment measurers while maintaining quality.

Participates in promoting nutrition education and follows instructions for such activities as preparing food for tasting parties and conducting cafeteria kitchen tours for students as required by classroom teachers.

Participates in implementing promotion of special school and community activities consistent with school district policies.

Participates in local school district in-service meetings and training programs for School Food Service Assistants.

Participates in area, state and national workshops and other professional growth activities as opportunities are made available.

Participates in professional association activities.

Maintains confidentiality of students and/or staff.

Performs other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days and salary pursuant to district salary schedules.