Cook I (Part-time/10 month position) @ Greenwich Public Schools

New Rochelle, NY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $25.19 - $30.73

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays

Training and Development

Job Description

The Town of Greenwich's Board of Education is seeking a dedicated and skilled Cook I to join its Food Services Department. Situated in Greenwich, Connecticut, this part-time role offers an hourly wage ranging from $25.19 to $30.73. Known for its commitment to excellent educational standards, the Board of Education supports an efficient and nutritious food service program designed to foster the well-being and healthy development of students across its schools. Working within this setting offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the daily nourishment and overall school experience of children in the community.

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Job Requirements

Must graduate from high school
must have at least 2 years of related experience in institutional cooking or equivalent education and training
must be certified in Food Safety & Sanitation or pass a recognized course within 6 months of employment
must be free from communicable diseases
must be able to work the required schedule from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Monday through Friday
must be able to operate kitchen equipment and cash registers
must be able to perform physical duties related to the role
must be willing to undergo pre-employment medical examination and background check

Job Qualifications

Graduation from high school
basic experience or training in institutional cookery, baking, record keeping and cash register operation
working knowledge of procedures for ordering food and supplies
accurate receiving skills
knowledge of methods and techniques of quantity food cookery
knowledge of standard food service and storage techniques
skilled in the use of personal computer and industry specific software
ability to utilize Microsoft Word for record maintenance
ability to make decisions according to laws and regulations and department policies
ability to develop skill in the use and care of kitchen equipment
ability to develop skill and proficiency in operating a cash register
ability to estimate food needs in advance
ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
ability to learn supervisory tasks and adhere to department policies
ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees, school staff, students and the public
ability to perform the physical requirements of the position

Job Duties

Prepares and cooks a variety of food
instructs, trains, directs and supervises food services personnel in proper food storage, preparation and serving of food under approved sanitary and food service operating procedures
reviews scheduling of other employees with Food Services Managers
operates some small and large kitchen equipment and computer cash registers, and instructs, trains and supervises other employees in proper use, care and safety procedures
responsible for daily sales, daily cash and bank deposits
ensures proper sanitary and health standards are maintained for food receiving, storage, preparation and serving
cleaning and care of all equipment
and cleaning of all work areas
ensures that all menus and any written and verbal instructions from the Food Services Director or the Food Services Managers are understood and accurately followed by all food services staff
determines amounts as needed and prepares orders for food and supplies on proper forms as directed by the Food Services Director or the Food Services Managers
receives and inventories all food and supplies
controls quality and quantity of food prepared and served
supervises serving lines for proper food quality and serving procedures
prepares production records, steam table diagrams and temperature charts
controls food, labor and supply costs, may deal with vendors, maintains all records as instructed by the Food Services Director or the Food Services Managers
responsible for accurate cash reports
completes forms or complies with direction sent out by the Director's office or given by the Food Services Managers, on time and in the proper manner
maintains good working relations in the kitchen, in the school and in the community
may assist in washing dishes, pots, pans or equipment
may attend staff meetings and in-service training as required
assists with catering functions and billing as required
performs related work as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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