Cook

Charleston, WV, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $14.00 - $18.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Workplace safety training

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Kanawha County Schools is a public school district dedicated to providing quality education and nutritional services to students within its jurisdiction. As part of its commitment to student well-being and academic success, the district maintains a comprehensive child nutrition program that ensures students receive nutritious meals prepared in safe and well-managed environments. Operating a network of school cafeterias, the district employs staff who specialize in food service operations, including cooks at various levels and cafeteria managers who oversee the daily functioning of these kitchens.

The Cook I, II, III, and Cafeteria Manager positions are integral roles within this food ser... Show More

Job Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
criminal background check
food service worker’s permit
ability to stand continuously and exert moderate physical effort
ability to frequently lift and/or move at least 50 pounds
ability to work minimum 200 days annually
compliance with state and county policies
ability to work cooperatively with others
willingness to follow safety rules and use prescribed personal protective equipment
ability to maintain confidentiality
ability to perform duties with minimal supervision
availability to attend in-services and workshops as directed

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code 18-5-15c
meet the definition of qualifications in WV Code 18A-4-8b
demonstrated competency pursuant to WV Code 18A-4-8e state-approved competency test
holds and keeps current County Board of Health Food Service Worker’s Permit
ability to set and maintain a work pace that will produce meals on time with adequate clean up
ability to present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff and general public consistent with the duties of the position
ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of the position
ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, students, maintenance staff and contacts from outside the county
ability to locate and comply with ingredient requirements
ability to organize and plan the location of kitchen equipment
ability to perform work requiring significant standing
ability to read labels and safety warnings on cleaning agents and hazardous materials
cafeteria managers should have a background in institutional or commercial food service

Job Duties

Maintains regular attendance
reviews weekly menus for planning food preparation schedule
operates commercial food service equipment
prepares menus for daily service
maintains temperature readings
assembles, measures, and mixes ingredients of food items
follows written, verbal and other directions
when necessary, acts as Cafeteria Manager assigning duties and inspecting food ready for consumption
supervises or participates in cleaning, maintenance and security of kitchen and storage areas
maintains a neat and orderly work area
complies with KCS policies
receives permission from building principal/supervisor to work in excess of 40 hours per week
arranges food to be served on a daily basis
maintains accurate records which may include receipts, inventories of equipment and food supplies
cleans all equipment used in preparing and serving meals (Cook I and II)
receives, inspects, orders and stores food supplies following established procedures (Cook III)
inputs data in computer when applicable (Cook III)
oversees the operation of the kitchen (Cafeteria Manager)
cooperates with various school programs, groups and outside organizations using the school cafeteria, including planning and supervising preparation and serving for special events, which may involve occasional overtime
prepares special dietary items for identified students
trains/instructs substitute cooks assigned to the work location in preparation of school meals
maintains and operates equipment and utensils common to large quantity preparation, cooking, storage and distribution of food
maintains an environment that is safe for food and food preparation
effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with feeding large groups of children
maintains accurate records that include food temperature and food audit counts
attends in-services and workshops as directed
follows all safety rules and regulations and uses prescribed personal protective equipment
maintains confidentiality
continuously improves processes

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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