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Food Service Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.79 - $18.30
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Life insurance

Job Description

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) is a prominent educational institution committed to fostering transformative learning experiences for students across its district. As a progressive school corporation located in Evansville, Indiana, EVSC emphasizes innovation, community engagement, and comprehensive support for both employees and students. The corporation offers a supportive and dynamic working environment with a focus on professional growth, work-life balance, and competitive compensation.

EVSC’s Food and Nutrition Department plays a vital role in ensuring that students receive nutritious and safe meals daily, adhering to all federal, state, and local guidelines. The position of Food Service Cook at Bosse Hig... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • two to three years previous quantity food preparation experience
  • ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide in relation to forecasting and recipe adjustment
  • successful completion of the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Course
  • successful completion of the EVSC Cook's Training class
  • member of the School Nutrition Association is highly desirable

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • two to three years previous quantity food preparation experience
  • ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide in relation to forecasting and recipe adjustment
  • successful completion of the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Course
  • successful completion of the EVSC Cook's Training class
  • member of the School Nutrition Association is highly desirable
  • ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
  • ability to write simple correspondence
  • ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, parents and school staff
  • ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide accurately
  • ability to perform these operations using units of money, weight and volume measurement
  • ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions
  • ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Job Duties

  • Prepares and maintains quality, nutritious food
  • forecasts amounts of food needed and keeps serving line supplied in a timely manner
  • proactively reacts to changes in food production needs
  • practices safe food handling
  • uses preparation equipment in a safe and efficient manner
  • cleans and maintains preparation equipment
  • understands basic meal planning principles
  • maintains accurate food production records
  • receives food and supply orders according to approved guidelines
  • participates in good inventory control
  • aids manager in the ordering of food and supplies
  • assists in the training of serving and food preparation food service assistants
  • maintains regular attendance

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location