Cafeteria Assistant Cook 1 (8 hrs.)

The hiring establishment is a cafeteria operating within a school district, providing food services to students and staff. This cafeteria is part of the district's efforts to ensure nutritious and well-prepared meals are available in a safe and orderly environment. As a critical component of the district's food service program, the cafeteria emphasizes maintenance of high standards for food preparation, sanitation, and customer service, adhering to district policies and working closely under the supervision of the Cafeteria Manager, Principal, or Superintendent. This organization is committed to supporting its employees with a structured workplace and clear management oversight, aiming to deliver consistent food service quality through teamwork and dedicated staff.

The role being offered is for the position of Assistant Cook I within the cafeteria team. This position involves assisting with the preparation, cooking, and serving of various foods in large quantities, conforming to standardized recipes, menus, portion controls, and price schedules. The Assistant Cook I assists in the entire kitchen operation including setting up food lines and steam tables, serving meal components and beverages, cleaning kitchen equipment, and ensuring proper food storage and disposal. Moreover, this role involves handling cash transactions through standard or computerized registers and may include supervision of food service employees, student helpers, or volunteers when directed. The Assistant Cook I should demonstrate essential qualities such as integrity, initiative, dependability, courtesy, good judgment, and cooperative spirit to represent the school district positively.

Working under direct supervision, this role requires someone experienced in preparing food in large quantities and knowledgeable in the use of institutional kitchen tools and safety protocols. The Assistant Cook I must have stamina for prolonged standing and walking in a kitchen environment with varying temperatures and have the physical strength to lift objects up to 50 pounds. They must be capable of following oral and written instructions accurately, maintaining records, and ensuring sanitary food practices. This position is typically full-time employment and contributes significantly to the smooth daily operations of the cafeteria, supporting the overall mission of the school district to provide healthy, balanced meals in a timely and efficient manner.