Child Nutrition Cook - Mesa High School

Child Nutrition Cook
- Mesa High School

Mesa USD 4 Food and Nutrition
- Mesa, Arizona Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Mesa USD 4

Starting Date: To Be Determined

1630 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204

• Forbes named Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Base Hourly:

$19.89

Class/Calendar:

B21, 9.25 months

Benefits:

Sick leave, holidays,retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire

Experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten
-year maximum

New Hire

Education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary:

To preplan work and prepare quantity food products needed daily according to menus

Prior to employment or during the first 3 months of new hire probationary period, drug and alcohol testing shall be required of all new contract employees who work for Food & Nutrition in a safety sensitive position. Any applicants having a confirmed positive test shall not be eligible for employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preplan work and prepare products needed daily according to menus
• Taste, smell and observe final product for quality and appearance
• Maintain economic operation of cook’s area, use and cleaning of equipment (i.e. slicers, mixers, oven, steamers, etc)
• Delegate appropriate work assignments to kitchen employees
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Train and direct cafeteria employees
• Test new recipes and products
• Participate in workshops, seminars and in-services
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent
• Must have Maricopa County Food Service Worker card
• Valid Arizona driver’s license with proof of insurance and reliable transportation
• One year experience in quantity food production; some school food service experience

Skills &

Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) and to oversee other adults and student employees
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and to perform frequent reaching, stooping and lifting of up to forty pounds
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to take direction from kitchen manager
• Ability to calculate recipe conversions

Work Environment &

Physical Requirements:

• Fast-paced, high-energy, and often warm due to cooking equipment
• Early morning shifts – typically starting before school or daycare hours to prepare breakfast and lunch
• Works closely with other kitchen staff, nutritionists, and facility personnel
• Extended periods on foot while preparing and serving meals
• Working in hot and cold environments – moving between ovens, stoves, freezers, and refrigerators
• Lifting and carrying – ability to lift 25-50 lbs (e.g., large food containers, bulk…