Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.50 - $18.25
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Kanawha County Schools is committed to providing nutritious, well-prepared meals to students across its various educational facilities. As a key component of the school district's commitment to student well-being and academic success, the Child Nutrition department plays a vital role in ensuring all meals served meet established nutritional and safety standards. Established under the guidelines of West Virginia Code and Kanawha County salary scales, this position offers stable, minimum 200-day annual employment terms with pay grades that correspond to experience and educational qualifications. The role supports the overall mission of the educational system by maintaining a safe, efficient, and sanitary... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- criminal background check
- county board of health food service worker’s permit
- ability to set and maintain work pace for meal preparation and cleanup
- ability to communicate with administrators, students, staff and public
- ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages and ratios
- ability to work effectively with various departments and personnel
- ability to comply with ingredient requirements
- ability to organize kitchen equipment layout
- ability to stand for extended periods
- ability to read labels and safety warnings on cleaning agents and hazardous materials
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 will produce meals on time and adequate clean up
- ability to present information and respond to questions from administrators, students, staff and general public consistent with the duties of the position
- ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations consistent with the duties of the position
- ability to interface effectively with other departments, school personnel, students, maintenance staff and contacts from outside the county
- 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
- cafeteria managers should have a background in institutional or commercial food service
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
- when necessary, acts as Cafeteria Manager assigning duties and inspecting food ready for consumption
- 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/supervisor to work in excess of 40 hours per week
- arranges food to be served on a daily basis
- maintains accurate records which may include receipts, inventories of equipment and food supplies
- Cook I and II cleans all equipment used in preparing and serving meals
- Cook III receives, inspects, orders and stores food supplies following established procedures
- Cook III inputs data in computer when applicable
- Cafeteria Manager oversees the operation of the kitchen
- cooperates with various school programs, groups and outside organizations using the school cafeteria, including planning and supervising the preparation and serving for special events
- prepares special dietary items for identified students
- trains/instructs substitute cooks assigned to the work location in preparation of school meals
- maintains and operates equipment and utensils common to large quantity preparation, cooking, storage and distribution of food
- maintains an environment that is safe for food and food preparation
- effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with feeding large groups of children
- maintains accurate records that include food temperature and food audit counts
- attends in-services and workshops as directed
- follows all safety rules and regulations and uses prescribed personal protective equipment
- maintains confidentiality
- continuously improves processes
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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