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Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Exact $60,648.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Job Description
The Hawaii State Department of Education is a comprehensive educational organization dedicated to providing quality education and support services to students across the Hawaiian Islands. As one of the largest state education departments in the United States, it strives to foster an inclusive and equitable learning environment. Besides academic instruction, the department places a significant emphasis on supporting students' nutritional needs, recognizing that well-balanced, timely meals are crucial for effective learning and overall well-being. The department is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its operations, including its hiring practices, policies, and programs. It adheres strictly... Show More
Job Requirements
- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- one half year of general experience demonstrating knowledge of preparing and cooking food
- one year of specialized experience in quantity cooking work in a restaurant, hotel, hospital, school or institution with hands-on experience in various phases of food preparation in large quantities
- ability to perform the duties of the position with scope and level of responsibility
- ability to follow safety and sanitation standards
- ability to work full-time as scheduled
- good physical stamina
- ability to communicate effectively
- willingness to participate in training
- ability to supervise and train others
- knowledge of relevant USDA guidelines
- applicants must meet all requirements as of date of application
- experience counted on full-time 40 hour work weeks
- temporary assignment verification may be required
- no credit for experience limited to food serving, cleaning, dishwashing, or only fry-cooking
- substitutions allowed for accredited formal education in food service or culinary arts
- ability to perform under supervision and independently
- valid work eligibility for employment in the United States.
Job Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or equivalent
- experience which demonstrated knowledge of preparing and cooking food
- quantity cooking work experience in a restaurant, hotel, hospital, school or institution which included actual hands-on experience in the various phases of the preparation of foods in large quantities
- proficiency in quantity cooking evidenced by knowledge of types of ingredients, their properties, functions, and substitutions
- knowledge of standard procedures for measuring and combining ingredients, use, care and safe handling of kitchen utensils and equipment
- knowledge of proper methods of handling and storing foods, kitchen safety and sanitation practices
- ability to follow standardized recipes, adjust recipes when decreasing or increasing yield, estimate sufficient ingredients/raw foods to meet menu requirements, and estimate preparation cooking times to meet scheduled meal service times
- ability to perform quantity cooking for a school food services program
- effective communication skills for training and directing cafeteria helpers and other food service employees
- ability to attend and participate in staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training
- knowledge of USDA training requirements.
Job Duties
- Plans, coordinates and works closely with other food service employees to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner to meet meal service times and/or satellite delivery schedules
- reviews daily/weekly/monthly food production records and makes cooking/preparation plans accordingly, estimates preparation and cooking time, determines appropriate standardized recipe, and secures necessary ingredients and equipment for preparation and cooking purposes
- accurately weighs and measures ingredients in accordance with approved standardized recipes and daily production needs
- performs mathematical calculations to adjust recipe yield to meet daily production records serving portion/size
- prepares, cooks, and heats a variety of foods including sandwiches, breakfast meals, taco shells, French fries, etc.
- slices food and assembles salads and sandwiches
- cooks simple starches and seasons vegetables
- assists in the preparation and cooking of the principal lunch meal, breakfast, and other supplementary meal items
- may prepare meal items for students with special dietary needs
- sets-up serving counters for meal service, serves students and staff, and replenishes food and other supplementary items as needed
- portions and/or directs the portioning/packing of menu items for satellite meals
- cleans and maintains work areas, serving counters, and dining areas in a neat, sanitary, and orderly manner
- thoroughly cleans and sanitizes pots, pans, utensils, and equipment after use
- properly labels, stores, and/or disposes leftover foods
- documents on the production record
- informs School Food Services Manager of the leftovers
- and may recommend their utilization
- receives provisions ordered, documents product temperatures if applicable, and reports discrepancies to School Food Services Manager
- dates and stores goods in proper manner and place
- records supplies and ingredients used
- assists in completing monthly inventory and maintaining routine records as directed
- directs/instructs cafeteria helper(s) and/or other adult/student helper(s) assigned to assist with food preparation, serving, and/or cleanup
- assists in training new food service employees
- may supervise serving operations at satellite schools
- attends and participates in staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training
- achieves the annual minimum required training hours as outlined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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