Cook Helper Komachin Middle School

Employment Begins:  School Year

3.0 Hours/Day; 5 Days/Week; 195 Days/Year

COOK HELPER

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTION

Classification:
Cook Helper

Location:

Assigned Building

Reports to:

Cook or Kitchen Manager FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: PSE

This is a standard position description to be used for positions with similar duties, responsibilities, classification and compensation. Employees assigned to the position description may or may not perform all of the essential functions indicated in this position description.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Performs routine work in preparing, setting up, serving, and clean-up activities for meal programs. Assists cook(s) with work involving food storage and kitchen/cafeteria maintenance and operation. Have knowledge of current methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation.

The District represents a diverse community. More than 50% of our students arrive with diverse backgrounds. We seek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities. The selected candidate must demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication with the District’s diverse populations.

Works under the specific supervision of a cook or Kitchen Manager who provides direction in the preparation of food products and assigns support tasks. The employee is expected to follow directions and make simple adjustments as necessary to resolve problems. Significant issues and concerns are directed to the cook or supervisor for resolution.

• Serve meal components to customers on service line.
• Prepare numbers of meals to be served by following recipes, gathering ingredients and cooking materials, and preparing food products. Portions and serves food.
• Monitors food cooking and follows Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures as required. Prepare and/or reheat necessary food items for meals.
• Assists in securing equipment and supplies. Stores food and equipment in specified locations.
• Assists in verifying student eligibility and/or collecting school funds.
• Assists with production records, HACCP documentation, and ordering and receiving supplies for meal program.
• Washes dishes, utensils, counters, pots, pans, floors, operates dishwashing machine, and maintains a sanitary work environment. Performs other cleaning tasks as needed.
• Required to follow Board policies and stay abreast of updates and changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administrator and/or designee.

• Incumbents must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
• Knowledge of current methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation.
• Ability to serve appropriate portion sizes rapidly and neatly.
• Ability to operate point of service system.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain pleasant manner and good working relations with students, staff, co-workers and the community.
• Initiative and ability to work under direction of senior personnel and make sound and logical decisions.
• Ability to cooperate with and get along with others in a fast paced working conditions.
• Ability to be flexible to changing work environments.
• Ability to perform basic math computations. Ability to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
• Washington State Food Handler’s Permit required.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Job related experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen functions.
• Previous experience in routine cafeteria setting desired.
• Certified with School Nutrition Association
• Bilingual skills.

The physical demands and work…