Position Overview: Prepares safe and nutritious meals following specific guidelines, providing oversight of all kitchen functions & staff.
Essential Job Functions:
- Plan daily menu in accordance with master menu.
- Prepare and serve foods, following menu plan and all sanitation guidelines.
- Maintain necessary records
- Maintain USDA nutritional requirements for meals.
- Assist in training new employees and substitutes.
- Present product in an attractive manner, utilizing color, texture and creativity.
- Supervise catering to special functions and remote locations.
- Assist Food Service Director in ordering food and supplies.
- Properly store and maintain any and all foods.
- Follow all safety and sanitation guidelines & regulations.
- Other duties as assigned
Other Job Functions:
- Ensure required portion control.
- Keep current inventory of food and supplies.
- Assure that kitchen staff take appropriate breaks according to union contract agreement.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
- Food preparation in large quantities for public schools.
- HAACP sanitary guidelines.
- And understanding of food costs and program budget.
- Record keeping.
- Operation of commercial food preparation equipment.
Ability to:
- Maintain good healthy relationship with students
- Work harmoniously and tactfully with fellow employees.
- Maintain standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
- Add, subtract and multiply accurately.
- Maintain regular attendance.
- Present neat and clean appearance.
- Attend training opportunities & workshops.
Experience:
- Prior experience with quantity cooking and baking desired.
- Prior experience with management and/or supervision preferred.
License:
- Food Handler's Card
- Serve It Safe Certificate
- Oregon Driver's License
Physical Requirements:
In an eight-hour day, employee may
- Stand/Walk 5-6 Hours
- Drive 1-2 Hours
- Sit 3-4 Hours
- Stoop/Squat/Bend 1-2 Hours
- Lift/Carry 1-2 Hours Up to a weight of 50 lbs
- Climb Stairs Occasionally
- Use hands for repetitive motions Frequently
- Use feet for repetitive movements Frequently
Note: If hired, no unauthorized comments or postings about district business or students are allowed on social media.
This job description, developed November 26, 2018, supersedes all prior descriptions for this position.