Substitute Cook / Baker

Substitute Cook/BakerOpen to employees of Carson City School District and external applicants. May be re-assigned to locations that will best serve the needs of the School District. Hourly rate of $13.58 with no benefits. Bilingual preferred. Complete the online application by clicking "Apply for this Position." The application could include: Cover letter ResumeMust be able to pass the pre-employment drug screen, physical, and lift test. Districtwide; 2 to 7 hours on school days. Substitute Cook/Bakers work as needed. They must be ready to change locations as directed by the Nutrition Services supervisor. All substitute trainees must train for two weeks and upon successful completion will be eligible to serve at school kitchens and cafeterias when regular staff are absent. The Human Resources Department will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the employment process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources Department at the time you turn in your application or at least three (3) days prior to an interview by calling (775) 283-2130.General Job Description Under general supervision, to perform skilled, large quantity cooking and baking in the preparation of main dishes, vegetables, sauces, gravies, breads, desserts and other items; to serve food to students and staff; to maintain kitchen and serving areas in a clean and orderly condition; and to perform related work as required. Experience or Training Required Knowledge of principles and methods of quantity food preparation, serving and storage; care and use of standard cafeteria appliances and utensils; sanitation and safety procedures related to cafeterias, particularly food preparation, serving and storage; techniques of baking and front burner cooking; basic math and weights and measures; basic nutritional standards; appropriate safety precautions and procedures. Ability to bake or cook a variety of appetizing foods; prepare an entrée for a large number of customers; serve students efficiently, observing sanitation standards; prepare individual salads and meals; maintain standards of nutrition and food quality; observe and subscribe to time limitations; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective proactive relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Any combination of training, education, and experience, which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. A typical qualifying entrance background is completion of formal or informal training in baking and cooking, or a closely related field; or experience performing the work of a journey cook or baker, or experience at or equivalent to experience as a Cafeteria Worker in the Carson City School District, wherein the incumbent has acquired the knowledge and abilities listed above. Licenses or Certificates Required Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate, a valid driver's license issued by the state of residence, and an original Social Security Card. The Job Functions The Cook/Baker class is skilled in food preparation. Positions in this class receive specific direction relative to menu and quantity of foods; however, the incumbent makes choices in the application of defined methods or procedures. Incumbents use self-developed recipes to cook and bake a variety of foods. They maintain appropriate kitchen sanitation and adhere to strict deadlines. Incumbents often act as resource persons for student workers and are involved in training of new employees.