Cook Manager - Westfield Village

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.00 - $38.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Mentoring
Work-life balance

Job Description

Washington Unified School District (WUSD) is a well-established educational institution serving nearly 7,500 students across West Sacramento. Since its founding in 1917, WUSD has developed into the city's premier provider of high-quality education, committed to fostering academic excellence and holistic development in every student. The district prides itself on offering a variety of innovative programs designed to meet diverse student needs and interests, including Spanish Dual Language Immersion, Visual and Performing Arts, Career Technical Education, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), as well as before and after-school care programs. With a strong focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, WUSD creates a... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Possess appropriate California operator's license issued by State Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Two years of progressively responsible experience in quantity food preparation and service preferably including supervisory experience
  • Preferably some experience as Cafeteria Assistant within the District
  • Possess Serve Safe Certification if necessary
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to frequently push, pull, twist at waist
  • Ability to perform neck flexion and rotation
  • Ability to reach above and below shoulders
  • Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, squat, and stoop
  • Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, carry objects weighing 25-50 lbs
  • Ability to handle hot materials and temperature extremes
  • Manual dexterity to use utensils and equipment
  • Proficiency in English for reading, writing, speaking, and listening
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations
  • Ability to perform repetitive finger manipulation for data entry or meal card swiping

Job Qualifications

  • Knowledge of principles and methods of preparing meals for large groups
  • Knowledge of proper and sanitary food preparation, cooking, serving, and storage methods
  • Knowledge of nutrient value of food for menu planning
  • Knowledge of tray lunch and fast food preparation
  • Knowledge of cafeteria management challenges
  • Knowledge of care and use of standard kitchen equipment and utensils
  • Knowledge of safe work practices
  • Knowledge of supervisory and training principles and techniques
  • Ability to supervise and train staff
  • Ability to estimate food quantities for economical service
  • Ability to operate food service equipment
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to keep records and prepare reports
  • Ability to account for money, make change, and perform bank deposits
  • Ability to make accurate arithmetic calculations
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships
  • Computer operation skills

Job Duties

  • Plan and organize the operation of a school cafeteria including fast-food service lines when applicable
  • Supervise and personally cook or prepare main dishes, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and baked goods following established menus
  • Supervise and assist in meal serving to students and faculty
  • Maintain standards of efficiency and sanitation in food preparation
  • Assist in menu preparation
  • Estimate food quantities and order supplies to meet menu requirements
  • Receive and check food and supplies
  • Maintain proper storage and take periodic stock inventory
  • Supervise and perform cleaning of kitchen equipment and utensils
  • Outline daily duties and work schedule of staff
  • Provide orientation and training for new staff
  • Arrange maintenance of kitchen equipment
  • Prepare reports of meals served, count daily receipts, and make bank deposits
  • Issue and account for student lunch tickets
  • Maintain various records
  • Supervise student assistants
  • Use computer for operational tasks
  • Attend district meetings and in-service workshops

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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