JOB TITLE: FOOD & NUTRITION COOK

DEPARTMENT: Food & Nutrition

REPORTS TO: School Food and Nutrition Manager

FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt; Level 2

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None

APPROVED ON: 02/14/2023

SUMMARY:  Prepares meals for students and staff at assigned site in accordance with approved production, nutritional, sanitation and safety practices to ensure that the goals of the District’s food and nutrition programs are met in a healthy and efficient manner.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that all U.S.D.A. requirements and/or district production practices applicable to portion size, planning, and preparing of food for the school lunch program are met for every meal served
• Prepares all daily specials, breakfast, and lunch menu items. according to production procedures
• Keeps kitchen clean and sanitized per established policies and health law requirements
• Utilizes and sanitizes all cooking and food production equipment
• Assists in handling food and supply deliveries and performing monthly inventory accounting
• Assists with the training and supervision of student workers and new employees
• Completes production records as assigned
• Assists supervisor in merchandising the lunch and/or breakfast programs
• Maintains proper temperature logs according to HACCP guidelines
• Assists the site supervisor in ordering food and supplies to meet the needs of daily kitchen operations
• Completes food order sheets as assigned
• Handles necessary decisions and managerial duties in the absence of supervision
• Prepare meals for special groups as assigned such as catering, head start and cadets
• Prepare and serve meals to students and staff
• Identifies reimbursable meals in compliance with USDA and state regulations

• Assists in any kitchen related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitization standards
• Ability to do perform multiple functions simultaneously
• Ability to do mathematical computations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Produce accurate work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents and community members
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies
• Ability to handle confrontation and conflict without an emotional response

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

Education & Experience: 

• High School education or equivalent 
• Food Handler’s Certificate from Yavapai County Health Dept.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements as defined by the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010
• Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance

Computer Proficiency:  Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Google Suite.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, stoop and walk.  The employee may be required to move forty pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to fifty pounds.   

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Indoor kitchen/cafeteria environment.  This position regularly works indoors.  The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate and may become excessively noisy at times.   Will have contact with employees, external agencies and the public.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent.  The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.