South Oldham Middle- Cook (26​/27

A job as a cook at a middle school. Salary information can be found in column F5 of this document. Years of service are granted for previous work experience in a similar job.

Job Goal: Prepares and serves a variety of foods and assists in other related tasks in the food service production and/or service area.

Job Type: Classified Job Class Code: 7241

Position Type: Hourly Reports to: Cafeteria Manager;
Assistant Director of School Nutrition;
Coordinators, Director of School Nutrition

Terms of Employment: Compensation will be based on 180 contract days and F5 board-approved salary schedule. Hours will vary.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred background in institution food service
• Demonstrated aptitude, competence or training for the assigned responsibilities.
• Must successfully complete the state training curriculum before becoming permanently employed.
• Must be available to work at any school site.

• Push, pull, carry and lift large and heavy items up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop and climb.
• Stand for long periods of time and perform physical labor.

• Prepares and serves a large quantity of a variety of foods and beverages as specified by the menus, recipes, and production records.
• Maintains required forms, records, and reports.
• Accurately runs a point-of-sale.
• Counts money and makes change accurately.
• Performs duties involved in the safe preparation and handling of food, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities.
• Works cohesively with peers, supervisors, school personnel, students, and parents.
• Attends required trainings.
• Follows all standard operating procedures in accordance with the Food Service Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plan.
• Maintains a high level of personal hygiene.
• Sets up and merchandises food and food service areas.
• Assists in the monitoring, reduction, and management of food waste.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly deep cleaning of the facility, service areas, and all kitchen equipment.
• Properly disposes of waste.
• Assists in taking inventory.
• Works rapidly and efficiently in performing job duties.
• Demonstrates customer service skills on an ongoing basis.
• Performs related duties as assigned.