Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $11.00 - $14.25
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Southside Elementary is a dedicated educational institution committed to providing quality learning experiences for its students while supporting a safe and nurturing environment. Located within a vibrant community, Southside Elementary emphasizes not only academic excellence but also the well-being of its students through comprehensive support services, including a well-managed food service program. The school's cafeteria is an essential part of the daily student experience, aiming to deliver nutritious, appealing, and high-quality meals that comply with health and nutritional standards. Southside Elementary values the importance of food service professionals who contribute to maintaining the standards and overall success of the school's... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma, G.E.D. certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D.
- one year of experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities
- must complete training course for certification of beginning school food personnel as prescribed in 702 KAR 6:045
- ability to lift heavy objects
- ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods
- ability to follow oral and written directions
- ability to make change accurately
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D.
- one year of experience in cooking and baking food in large quantities
- knowledge of principles and methods of quantity food service preparation, serving and storage
- knowledge of sanitation and safety practices related to handling, cooking, baking and serving food
- ability to operate and maintain standard machines and equipment found in school cafeterias and kitchens
- basic math and cashiering skills
- ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- ability to maintain routine records
- ability to train and provide work direction to others
Job Duties
- Prepare and bake rolls, biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods
- prepare and combine necessary ingredients
- prepare and cook meat dishes, vegetables and other main dishes
- prepare salads, sandwiches, fruit, soups, sauces and other foods
- assist in determining the appropriate quantity of food items for cooking and baking
- adjust and extend recipes as needed
- maintain food quality standards including appearance, and nutritional requirements
- monitor temperatures of food to assure safety and quality standards are met
- monitor water temperatures to assure proper temperature for sanitizing
- serve food according to established guidelines and replenish serving containers as needed
- serve and sell lunch items to faculty
- clean cafeteria equipment, utensils and appliances and store food supplies
- assure compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations
- clean refrigerators and storerooms as required
- assist in storing unused food and supplies
- dispose of unusable leftovers
- utilize proper methods of handling foods to be stored
- operate a variety of standard kitchen utensils and equipment including slicer, chopper, mixer, steamer, fryer, dishwasher, electric warmer, range, oven, pressure cooker, cash register, dishwasher and other cafeteria equipment as required
- train and provide work direction to others
- record amounts of food sold and monies collected as assigned
- assist with inventory and maintain routine records as directed
- prepare records of foods cooked and foods leftover
- prepare and bake food for special events as needed
- assist at banquets or special events as required
- assist in other food service areas as needed
- collect money and make correct change
- perform related duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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