FOOD SERVICE STAFF
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have a knowledge of the proper methods for preparing and serving quality food in large quantities
- Have a knowledge of proper care and operation of kitchen equipment.
- Be informed on proper dietary guidelines and good nutrition.
- Be physically able to perform all duties required including lifting, bending, reaching, stretching, and pulling.
REPORTS TO: Food Service Director
JOB GOAL: To maintain high standards of food preparation and good sanitation practices, and cleanliness as established by the school district.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:
Specific Duties:
General:
- Head Cook will direct supervision and be responsible for ordering food and supplies, completing food production records daily, and oversees all activities in the kitchen.
- Other food service personnel will assist in any or all of these jobs effectively and cooperatively as directed by the Head Cook.
- Head Cook will plan, assign, and review the work of the cooks and the cooks will accept her directions and comply with them.
- Carry out assignments in accordance with established procedures and under the direction of the Food Service Director.
- Be punctual and dependable.
- Be positive and friendly with students, teachers, and co-workers.
- Practice safety precautions in the kitchen with equipment.
- Attend meetings and workshops whenever possible.
- Strive to maintain a good working relationship with others.
- Use good judgement, be courteous, and be tactful.
- Prepare quality meals.
Personal Hygiene Requirements:
- Bathe daily.
- Keep fingernails short and clean. Do not use artificial nails or colored nail polish.
- Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water.
- Always wash hands after visiting the toilet.
- Should not wear large pieces of jewelry (watches and wedding rings permitted).
- Always wear a hair net.
- No smoking.
- Do not chew gum when preparing food.
- Protect open sores with bandages.
- Use clean gloves when serving and during as much preparation as possible.
- Always wear clean clothes.
- Do not work when ill.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine months/175 days per year – 174 pupil days and 1 working day before school begins. Salary to be arranged by the Superintendent and the Board of Education. Thirty minute lunch per day not a part of work time.
EVALUATION: Performance evaluated annually by the Building Administration in accordance with Board of Education regulations.
BENEFITS: 10 days sick leave accumulative to 90 days.
2 days personal leave (deducted from sick leave).
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