Cook/Baker

Cook/Baker Mayfield Independent Mayfield Elementary - Mayfield, Kentucky Job Details

Job ID:

5672698

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Cook/Baker

Class Code:

7241 MAYFIELD

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

BASIC

FUNCTION

Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned school site; assist in other food preparation duties as directed; maintain facilities in a clean and sanitary condition; train and provide work direction to others.

REPORTS TO

Food Service Manager

APPROVED

9/18/2017

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

JOB SKILLS

Ability to perform related duties as assigned Has the necessary food preparation skills needed Has the necessary skills to follow and/or convert recipes, has knowledge of weighting/measuring ingredients Conserves supplies Is physically able to perform job. (lift and stand) Has talent for producing new ideas, for finding new and better ways of doing things and for being imaginative. Initiative-demonstrates self-reliance in performance of job duties Is accurate, complete, and correct in job Works quietly and quickly Works without constant supervision Produces quality work (food tastes good & looks appealing) Perform related duties as assigned

COOPERATION/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Has the ability to work under pressure & remain calm in difficult situations Ability to accept supervision and constructive criticism Is reliable in accepting and executing responsibility Receptive to change and new ideas Interacts well with students, is friendly, courteous & respectful Offers assistance and can be counted on to help other workers Demonstrates a positive attitude Refrains from relaying unproven personal or sensational information Supportive of overall school system and its policies

SANITATION

Follows health regulations Keeps work station clean Stores food promptly Keeps and records foods at proper temperature

EQUIPMENT & SAFETY

Operates required equipment correctly and safely Keeps equipment clean, in its proper place and in good working order Practices good safety procedures Reports hazards which may cause an accident

APPEARANCE

Personally clean and neat in appearance Follows dress regulations (appropriate uniform, hair net, etc...) Maintain regular punctual attendance

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storage. Sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking and serving food. Methods of preparing and serving food in large quantities. Methods of adjusting and extending recipes and proper substitutions. Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies. Standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements. Health and safety regulations. Basic record-keeping techniques. Basic math and cashiering skills.

ABILITY TO

Prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned food service facility. Prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations. Operate and maintain standard machines and equipment found in school cafeterias and kitchens. Prepare attractive, appetizing and nutritious meals for students and staff. Lift, bend, reach and stand. Follow, adjust and extend recipes. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Lift heavy objects. Maintain routine records. Meet schedules and time lines. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Plan and organize work. Observe health and safety regulations. Train and provide work direction to others. Make change accurately. Read and write at a level required for successful job performance. Operate a cash register and make change accurately

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

(preferred) Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and one year experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must complete training course for certification of beginning school food service personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045. Pursuant to 7 CFR parts 210 and 235, employee must complete mandatory annual training requirements.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required