Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, 3 References

The job of the Substitute Cook is described below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must have regular attendance
• Must demonstrate good judgment and common sense
• Must demonstrate courtesy and tact when dealing with students, staff, and patrons
• Must be capable of standing/walking without restrictions
• Must have the ability to reach, grasp, handle and grip without difficulty on a continuous basis
• Frequent pushing and pulling depending on work assignment

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position could include but not be limited to the following duties:

• Be versed in all O.S.P.I. requirements for food services.
• Responsible for all aspects of meal preparation including cooking, preparation and assembling.
• Assist with meal preparation including cooking, preparation, assembling, serving, and clean?up of meals following Food Services policies and procedures and complying with regulations concerning meal pattern requirements.
• Assist in preparation and service of meals, at designated times, following standardized recipes and product specification and maintaining a high food quality. Serve meals using correct portioning, meeting USDA standards, and ensuring that food is at the correct temperatures and is attractive in appearance, texture, and taste.
• Notify Head Cook or Supervisor of any food or supplies needed for the area of responsibility.
• Work under the direction of the Head Cook or other designated supervisor and follow work schedule to complete assigned tasks in a fast and efficient manner to meet production, delivery, and service schedules. Assist in menu production, planning and reports as required.
• Follow proper sanitation, safety and temperature control procedures in accordance with health department standards.
• Operate standard cooking equipment.
• Attend in-service and/or safety meetings as required.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and reporting all problems to appropriate department in a timely manner.
• Additional duties as requested by the Head Cook.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Must have valid food handler's permit.
• Ability to relate well with other food service workers and other school personnel.
• Demonstrate ability to operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment and ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrate ability to do basic mathematics.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and written.
• Demonstrate good organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Valid Washington State drivers license.
• Proof of citizenship (driver's license, birth certificate, social security card, passport, etc.)
• First Aid and CPR certification.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Cooks are exposed to some outside climatic conditions during the winter and summer months. Noise level is considered moderate to high when working in facilities where children and cooking equipment are present. The above conditions are not to a degree or length of time to cause marked discomfort or possible bodily injury to the employee.