A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
Fairview, OR Job Details Full-time $19.50 - $31.24 an hour 8 hours ago Qualifications Industrial food slicers Kitchen health and safety standards Record keeping Food mixers Food service health code compliance Food service cleaning Employee relationship building High school diploma or GED Food safety sanitizing procedures Computer skills Oven and range use Kitchen equipment maintenance Food Handler Certification Full Job Description
JOB TITLE
Cook 3 hrs
Job Summary:
The job of "Cook" is done for the purpose/s of under the direction of the Food Services Manager cooking, baking and preparing and distributing food service items for consumption by students and school personnel and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition.
Essential Job Functions:
While staff in this position will be trained to back up other cooks, with more hours, to cover absences, in this cook position, the primary responsibility each day will be dishwashing. Prepares and serves food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements, projected meal requirements, planned menus and catering needs. Cleans and maintains utensils and equipment; and the areas used for storage, food preparation and serving for the purpose of maintaining safe and sanitary conditions. Prepares required documentation and necessary reports for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information. Requests food, equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining an adequate inventory to complete jobs efficiently. Maintains positive relations with students, staff and the community for the purpose of supporting positive interactions for the district and the food services program. Accounts for appropriate cash transactions for the purpose of maintaining accurate monetary records.
Other Job Functions:
Maintains prompt and regular attendance. Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Qualification Experience Required:
Bilingual/Bicultural Preferred Prior job related experience in food preparation helpful, but not required Skills, Knowledge and/or
Abilities Required :
Skills to perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment (including but not limited to industrial sized food slicer, mixers, ovens and dishwashers), use standard office equipment and computer. Knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles. Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, provide direction to others and make independent judgments based on common sense, keep and maintain accurate records, understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, reaching/handling/manual dexterity, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds (potential hazards), visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation.
Education Required:
High School diploma or equivalent. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or
Testing Required:
Oregon Fingerprint and Criminal Check clearance, appropriate Food Handler Permit.
Schedule:
School year Monday - Friday, 3 hours per day, Work Days based on the Nutrition Calendar Bilingual/Bicultural preferred
