Assistant Cafeteria Cook - (5 Positions)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  3 hours per day as per contract; school year

• Becket Washington Elementary School (1)
• Craneville Elementary School (2)
• Nessacus Regional Middle School (1)
• Wahconah Regional High School (1)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Interact with staff, students, faculty, visitors, and co-workers in a pleasant and professional manner.

• Portion foods into appropriate quantities per recipe or as instructed.

• Use techniques outlined in recipe or as instructed (chopping, dicing, mixing, slicing, etc.) to assist with food preparation.

• Wash pots, pans, and other items using dish machine or three (3) compartment sink.

• Place menu and a la carte foods on serving line and assemble the appropriate serving utensils.

• Monitor temperature of food and beverage prior to service and report unsafe temperatures to supervisor and take appropriate corrective actions.

• Serve food according to recipe portion or as instructed.

• Disassemble serving line and clean serving area.

• Discard or properly store left-over foods.

• Perform all tasks in accordance with HACCP guidelines.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Report to work at scheduled time with proper uniform and appropriately groomed.

• Assist in unpacking boxes, stocking storeroom or coolers, pulling food items from storeroom and other inventory management duties as assigned.

• Perform cleaning tasks as assigned.

• Adhere to all school district and building rules and regulations.

• Utilize proper hand washing techniques.

• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and seminars as scheduled.

• Complete other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Food Handlers Certification preferred, but will train.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Accurately count, weigh, and measure.
• Follow instructions and take initiative in performance of assigned tasks.
• Physical ability to walk, stoop, stand, twist, and squat on a constant basis.
• Lift a minimum of 40 pounds to 33 inches occasionally..

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:   

• Must work in a hot, humid environment.

• Must work in a cold, or below zero environment for short period.