Half-Day Cook - 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Kanawha County Public Schools is a reputable educational institution dedicated to providing quality education and supportive services to its students and community. Situated in St. Albans High, this institution operates under a commitment to excellence and community engagement, ensuring that every member of its staff contributes meaningfully to the holistic development of students. As part of its Child Nutrition program, the school employs service personnel to manage and execute food service operations, which play a critical role in supporting student health and academic performance. The Child Nutrition department upholds rigorous standards of food safety, nutrition, and service efficiency, ensuring compliance... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- criminal background check conducted
- meet state definitions of qualifications pursuant to WV Code
- demonstrated competency through state-approved test
- ability to maintain regular attendance
- ability to work more than 40 hours with permission
- physically able to stand continuously and exert moderate effort
- ability to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds
- ability to follow directions and safety protocols
- ability to maintain confidentiality
- ability to work in variable temperature environments
- ability to interact with students and staff
- holds current Food Service Worker’s Permit
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- holds and keeps current County Board of Health Food Service Worker’s Permit
- ability to set and maintain a work pace that produces meals on time and adequate clean up
- ability to present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff and the general public
- ability to apply practical math concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions
- ability to interface effectively with other departments and personnel
- 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
- background in institutional or commercial food service (for Cafeteria Manager)
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
- acts as Cafeteria Manager when necessary assigning duties and inspecting food
- 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 or supervisor to work in excess of 40 hours per week
- arranges food to be served daily
- maintains accurate records including 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 (Cook III)
- inputs data in computer when applicable (Cook III)
- oversees the operation of the kitchen (Cafeteria Manager)
- cooperates with school programs and outside organizations for special events
- prepares special dietary items for identified students
- trains substitute cooks
- maintains and operates equipment and utensils for large quantity preparation, cooking, storage and distribution of food
- maintains a safe environment for food and food preparation
- addresses unforeseen crises related to feeding large groups of children
- maintains accurate records including food temperature and food audit counts
- attends in-services and workshops
- follows all safety rules and uses prescribed personal protective equipment
- maintains confidentiality
- continuously improves processes
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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