Position: Cook I (Part-time/10 month position) @ Greenwich Public Schools
About: Performs a variety of routine semi-skilled to skilled work in preparing and serving meals and food in a school kitchen under the general direction and supervision of the K-8 Food Services Manager. Preference given to current Town of Greenwich employees who are members of the GMEA union. There is a current opening at Cos Cob Elementary School, and this recruitment will also be used to fill other vacancies at other schools during the lifetime of the list.
Requirements: Graduation from high school with basic experience or training in institutional cookery, baking, record-keeping, and cash register operation, plus 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be certified in Food Safety & Sanitation or pass a Food Safety & Sanitation Course recognized by the State of Connecticut within 6 months of employment. Must be free from communicable diseases. Working knowledge of procedures for ordering food and supplies, accurate receiving skills, knowledge of methods and techniques of quantity food cookery, and knowledge of standard food service and storage techniques for all foods or the ability to learn. Skilled in the use of personal computer and industry-specific software, and utilizing Microsoft Word for record maintenance. Ability to make decisions according to laws and regulations and according to established department policies. Ability to develop skill in the use and care of all basic equipment used in school kitchens and to develop skill and proficiency in operating a cash register. Ability to estimate food needs in advance. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to learn assigned supervisory tasks readily and to adhere to department policies and procedures in supervising and directing the work of others. Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, school staff and students, and the general public. Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
Benefits: medical examination, background check, staff training, catering functions, billing
