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Substitute Cook - Assistant
Job in
Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, 45365, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
Sidney City School District
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Catering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
JOB DESCRIPTION
ASSISTANT COOK
Reports to:
Head Cook/Cafeteria Manager
Job Objectives:
Prepares and serves meals. Maintains high standards to ensure quality products and services. Complies with all local, state and Federal regulations. Monitors customer satisfaction. Maintains a sanitary and orderly kitchen. Uses each contact with the public as an opportunity to promote a positive impression of the school district.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Post-secondary culinary program graduate is preferred.
- Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
- Provides documented evidence of a clear criminal record.
- School food service experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of local, state, and Federal nutrition laws, sanitation standards, health codes, and food safety regulations is required.
- Successful completion of a health department sanitation course is desirable.
- Proficiency in the use of commercial cooking equipment and food production.
- Demonstrated maturity and the ability to work well with all individuals.
- Meets all prerequisite qualifications to be bonded.
The following skills and duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.
- Checks with the food service supervisor and/or head cook/cafeteria manager for special instructions or assignments. Learns the purpose and proper procedures to perform all assigned duties.
- Receives oral and/or written instructions and carefully follows all directions. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear.
- Addresses issues that arise during the absence of the head cook/cafeteria manager. Promptly communicates actions undertaken.
- Regularly advises the head cook/cafeteria manager about concerns and emerging issues.
- Follows standardized recipes. Monitors production sheets. Ensures that food service supplies are used judiciously to control costs and reduce waste. Advises the head cook/cafeteria manager regarding the need for additional supplies.
- Helps where needed to meet established schedules.
- Encourages healthful diets. Prepares a variety of food choices that appeal to the age-preferences of students. Monitors portion size and cost to ensure compliance with district specifications. Recommends changes to improve menus.
- Sets up the serving lines. Presents food in an attractive way. Replenishes products and supplies to maintain an orderly flow of customers. Promptly provides substitute menu items when demand exceeds the available supply.
- Strives to develop rapport with students, staff, parents, and the public. Responds to requests and complaints promptly and tactfully. Offers and accepts constructive suggestions diplomatically. Respects the personal confidences and privacy needs of individuals.
- Works with building staff to maintain a pleasant environment that allows students, employees, and visitors to enjoy their meals and social interactions.
- Works with the building principal to address student discipline issues.
- Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
- Complies with all personal hygiene policies. Follows proper sanitation procedures.
- Prepares for inspections by regulatory authorities.
- Complies with all local, state and Federal food preparation regulations (e.g., hazard analysis critical control points, etc.).
- Cleans, washes, and sanitizes equipment and food preparation areas (e.g., work surfaces, cooking equipment, serving lines, etc.).
- Properly stores or disposes leftover foods.
- Properly stores kitchen supplies and equipment.
- Learns the correct procedure for operating the fire suppression system.
- Immediately reports all accidents. Follows prescribed first aid policies and procedures. Promptly documents all injuries that require medical treatment. Implements recommended preventive safety measures.
- Recommends procedures and equipment that enhance safety, contribute to effective food service operations, improve productivity, and conserve district resources.
- Complies with personnel policies. Helps maintain harmonious…
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