Part-Time Cook (3 hours/day)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prepares and serves food in an efficient manner, testing food to assure quality and taste before serving Follows assigned recipes and menus so that food served meet USDA meal pattern and nutrient requirements Ensures food is replenished regularly during meal service periods Serves menu items according to defined portion sizes Accurately counts and records quantities of food prepared and leftover Properly cools, stores, and/or disposes of unused or leftover food items Assists with receiving and storage of deliveries Sanitation and Safety: Assists in the daily clean-up of the kitchen, serving, and storage areas, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation Practices good hand hygiene in regards to handwashing, glove use, and fingernail care Follows department safety and sanitation guidelines in regards to proper footwear and use of hair restraints and aprons Refrains from eating and/or chewing gum in the kitchen; follows guidelines for appropriate beverage containers and areas Records temperatures throughout the flow of food in accordance with district HACCP plan Follows proper procedures for mixing and using sanitation chemicals in accordance with district HACCP plan Operates equipment in a safe manner and trains employees to do the same

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates professionalism and respect in all interactions with coworkers and colleagues Exhibits commitment to customer service by treating all customers, parents, and students with kindness, dignity, and respect Maintains confidentiality regarding school and workplace matters Other Policies and Expectations: Follows attendance and tardiness policies according to SCSC employee handbook Neatly and accurately completes time card Maintains a clean and neat appearance appropriate for the school environment Completes and records annual USDA requirements for Professional Development Standards in a timely manner Limits cell phone use to approved break time(s) and keeps phone stored away while working Performs all other duties as assigned. Duties may include, but are not limited to, sweeping, mopping, operating a dish machine, washing pots and pans, running a cash register, and assisting students with the meal service Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities

Qualification Requirements: Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and recipes Ability to effectively communicate with customers, coworkers, colleagues, and supervisors via written and verbal correspondence

Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply general concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations Ability to accurately count money and inventory Ability to solve simple mathematical equations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) Reasoning and Logic Skills: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community Ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication