Special School Cook 1 – Full-time Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Job Title:

Special School Cook 1 –

Full-timeSalary:

Salary is based on State Special Schools Salary ScaleReports to:

Kitchen ManagerLocation Notes:

This is an in-person position at the address below:

Tennessee School for the Blind115 Stewarts Ferry PikeNashville, TN 37214

General Description:

The role of the Secondary Special SchoolFull-Time Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking food according to established recipes and dietary guidelines, typically in a food service or institutional setting.

This job reports to the buildingKitchen Manager.•Minimum Qualification•- High school diploma or equivalent.- Experience in food preparation, particularly in a childcare or early childhood education setting, is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Following specific recipes and meal plans to prepare breakfast, lunch, or dinner items, to include cooking large quantities of food, ensuring proper portion control, and maintaining the quality and taste of the dishes.

Adhering to food safety standards, including proper handling, storage, and preparation of food items.

Keeping the kitchen area clean, washing dishes, and ensuring all equipment is sanitized.

Assisting in managing food inventory by tracking ingredients, notifying supervisors of low stock, and helping with the receipt and storage of food supplies.

Working closely with other kitchen staff, including cooks, dietary aides, and food service managers, to ensure timely meal service and adherence to dietary requirements.

Occasionally interacting with students, staff, or customers to serve meals, accommodate dietary restrictions, and provide a positive dining experience.

Logging temperatures of food items and equipment, documenting food usage, and following procedures for food waste management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

SkillsBasic verbal and written communication skills to complex ideas and concepts to students.- Ability to prepare and serve meals and snacks in compliance with approved menus provided by a Registered Dietician.- Familiarity with USDA meal requirements for children in terms of portion size and nutritional content.

Basic knowledge of child nutrition, including managing food allergies and dietary restrictionsKnowledgeBasic knowledge on how to perform simple arithmetic operations, such as working with fractions, percentages, and ratios.

Basic knowledge on interpreting technical data, writing diverse documents, and leading group conversations.

Abilities:

Preparing meals, snacks, and other food items according to the established menus and health guidelines.

Maintaining proper hygiene and cleanliness in food preparation areas, including regular cleaning of kitchen equipment, countertops, stove, refrigerator, and garbage cans.

Managing food inventory, including keeping an accurate count of supplies, submitting monthly reports to the Health Coordinator, and requesting approval for any menu changes.

Ensuring the welfare, health, and safety of all children during mealtimes, including mai