High School Cook

Position Type:

Classified Staff/Cook

Date Posted:

5/7/2024

Location:

Upper Arlington High School

UPPER ARLINGTON CITY SCHOOLS

Position: High School Cook

Building: Upper Arlington High School

Time Schedule: 196 contract days, M-F

Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Salary Rate or Ratio: $16.51 - $19.51 p/hour

Reports to: Director of Nutritional Services

Employment Status: Classified - Regular/Part Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Description: Prepares lunch and or breakfast items for middle and elementary schools and special events. Serves foods at lunchtime and completes general cleanup duties each day. Bake or prepare a wide variety of items for snack line. When necessary operate the point of sale system. Serve on the line. Clean all cooking areas and assist other cooks when needed and directed.

Probationary Period: 120 days

NOTE: The lists below are not ranked in order of importance:

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

One to two years related experience

Serve Safe Certification or ability to acquire if hired.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to estimate the amount of food needed for one day's menu

Ability to follow recipes

Ability to read and understand verbal and written instructions, written warnings, and labels

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to work quickly and efficiently during lunch periods

Effective, active listening skills

Experience cooking in large quantities

Experience in preparing school lunches

Knowledge of various cooking procedures

Organizational and problem solving skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to supervise others performing semi-skilled and general cafeteria duties

Thorough understanding of friendly customer service

Such alternatives to the above knowledge, skills and abilities as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Essential Functions:

Adhere to federal, state and local laws pertaining to school food service programs

Adhere to prescribed standardized recipes

Adhere to rigid sanitary standards in work and attire

Assist in the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment

Prepare all meals

Performs monthly inventory of supplies and orders supplies as needed

Prepares food service daily report or equivalent and completes production records daily

Maintain security in kitchen area by locking and unlocking doors and storage areas, checks temperatures on freezers and refrigerators daily in accordance with board of health regulations.

Keeps records of all receipts and categorize into children's lunches, free and reduced lunches, milk, ala carte and adult receipts

Assist with regular inventories of raw food, materials and equipment

Attend meetings, online training courses and in-services as required

Ensure safety of students

Fill out daily usage papers

Follow rules, regulations, and policies of the school lunch program

Follow the school district menu and see that all necessary foods and supplies are on hand in accordance with the menu

Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents

Maintain orderly and clean work areas

Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., free and reduced lunch students

Set up serving lines as needed and appropriate

Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy

Prepare and serve food in an attractive manner

Prepare and serve quality food to the students in a quick and pleasant manner

Prepare foods prior to serving to ensure; cleanliness, appropriate thickness, serving size - this includes but is not limited to washing veggies, cut meats, dish and side dishes

Prepare sandwiches, hot and cold, casseroles, soups, pizzas, desserts, nachos, and other a la carte foods

Monitor stoves, fryers, ovens while in use in preparing warm or baked goods

Report the inferior quality of food or faulty equipment to the appropriate supervisor

Schedule and plan in advance foods that need to be defrosted

Serve food to students

Straighten and put away stock in storage areas

Check milk and bread deliveries

Responsible for baked items on menu

Take a milk count from staff and prepare for each period

Record all leftover food on the daily work sheet and food report

Wash pots, pans and other utensils, scrub and sanitize sinks, table tops and countertops, maintain cleanliness for over entire area.

Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation

Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings

Such alternatives to the above essential duties as the Supervisor and/or Board of Education may find appropriate

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Complete food services time sheets

Perform monthly inventory of supplies, order supplies as needed

Plan accordingly and do your best not to have excess or waste

Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner

Ability to work as a team and assist the department as needed

Creativity and in food preparation and how it is presented to customers

Ability to organize and maintain lunch count when point of sale system is not working

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nutritional Services

Clean, Clean, Clean

Organize daily routine to ensure lunches are served in a timely manner

Serve as a role model for the District.

Equipment Operated:

Point of sale computer system

Calculator

Copy machine

Pencil and paper

Can opener

Conventional oven/stove

Food thermometer

Gas stove

Fire prevention system

Dishwasher

Food processor

Grinder

Knives

Microwave

Mixer

Slicer

Steamer

Other related kitchen equipment necessary to complete duties as a Pre K-8 Cook

Additional Working Conditions:

Frequent excessive standing during assigned workday

Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue

Interaction with children who are experiencing dysregulation and/or have experienced trauma?

Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 25 pounds, 300 pounds (on wheels)

Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, stoop, and balance

Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., cutting and grinding

Frequently move around workspace and travel throughout school building

Frequently move and position self as necessary to access and operate equipment

Employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance, use in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the District.

The Upper Arlington City School District Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and transgender identity, disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor and or appointing authority.