Job Title: Food Service PersonnelResponsible to: Director of Food ServicesQualifications: Must be physically able to perform all duties required, including lifting, bending, reaching, stretching and pulling.Primary Functions: Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold food items to students and staff in a school setting. Specific Duties:
- Maintain high standards of food preparation, sanitation practices and cleanliness.
- Head cook will direct supervision and be responsible for ordering food and supplies, completing food production records daily and overseeing all activities in the kitchen.
- Other food service personnel will assist in any or all of these jobs effectively and cooperatively as directed by the head cook.
- Carry out assignments in accordance with established procedures and under the direction of the food service director and the assistant superintendent for business.
- Use proper methods for preparing and serving quality food in large quantities.
- Operate and care for kitchen equipment properly.
- Be informed on proper dietary guidelines and good nutrition.
- Be punctual and dependable.
- Be positive and friendly with students, teachers and co-workers.
- Practice safety precautions in the kitchen and with equipment.
- Attend meetings and workshops whenever possible.
- Strive to maintain a good working relationship with others.
- Head cook will be directly responsible to food service director.
- The head cook will plan, assign and review the work of the cooks and cooks will accept her directions and comply with them.
- Use good judgment, be courteous and tactful.
Personal Hygiene Requirements:
- Bathe daily and always wear a clean uniform.
- Keep fingernails short and clean. Do not use artificial nails or nail polish.
- Jewelry should not be worn. Wedding bands are permitted.
- Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water.
- Always wash hands after using the restroom.
- Always wear a hair net.
- Use clean gloves when serving and during as much preparation as possible.
- No smoking.
- Do not chew gum when preparing or serving food.
- Protect open sores with bandages and gloves, if applicable.
- Don't work when you are sick.