Cook's Assistant - Substitute - 2019/20 at Wright Elementary School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
To assist in the preparation and serving of food in a school cafeteria. On-call/as needed substitute assignment. Hours 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (depending upon school site need)
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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ASSISTANT COOK
DEFINITION:
To assist in the preparation and serving of food in a school cafeteria.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives supervision from the site principal. Technical supervision is received from the School Cook. Responsible to the Food Service Director.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist the School Cook in the preparation of main dishes, vegetables, salads, breads, and desserts.
Set-up and serve hot and cold foods, beverages, and other foods at a serving line.
Assist in the cleaning and storage of cafeteria utensils and food preparation equipment.
Maintain and assist in the cleaning and sanitation of all kitchen facilities.
Operate and clean a wide variety of kitchen appliances.
Stores food and supplies in accordance with instruction and assists in taking inventories.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, and materials used in quantity food preparation and serving.
Sanitation and safety procedures related to food preparation and serving.
Food preparation and packaging systems.
Care and use of food service equipment.
Basic math necessary for recipe conversion to quantities needed for service.
Ability to:
Heat and serve large quantity food items.
Safely and efficiently operate and maintain food preparation equipment and appliances.
Operate standard cafeteria appliances.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be experience in assisting or subbing in a school and/or the food industry or internship or on the job training.
Physical Abilities:
Manual dexterity to shred, chop, assemble and mix foods.
Stamina to stand and walk on hard flooring for long periods of time.
Withstand a wide range of temperatures.
Work with chemical cleaning agents.
Strength to lift and carry objects
Expectations for additional physical abilities include those required by the RESIG post offer-preplacement medical screen:
Physical Demands:
(Note: Terms used in this section are defined as follows: Rarely -- 1 to 10%; Occasionally – 11 to 33%; Frequently – 34 to 66%; and Continuously – 67 to 100% of the work day.)
Sitting: Rarely
Standing: Continuously
Walking: Continuously
Waist Bending: Frequently
Neck Bending: Frequently to continuously
Squatting: Occasionally
Climbing: Rarely in some positions
Kneeling: Rarely in some positions
Crawling: Never
Neck Twisting: Frequently
Waist Twisting: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally to frequently – 100-150 lbs. moved up to 50 feet at a time
Reaching:
a) |
Above Shoulder: |
Occasionally |
b) |
Below Shoulder: |
Frequently |
Lifting/Carrying:
a) |
0-10 lbs.: |
Occasionally to frequently - weights carried 45-75 feet at a |
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time |
b) |
11-25 lbs.: |
Frequently - weights carried up to 45 feet at a time |
c) |
26-50 lbs.: |
Rarely - weights carried up to 45 feet at a time |
Hand Activities:
a) |
Repetitive hand use: |
Frequently to continuously |
b) |
Simple grasping: |
Continuously |
c) |
Power Grasping: |
Rarely |
d) |
Fine Manipulation: |
Never |
e) |
Hand and arm twisting/turning: |
Occasionally |
f) |
Computer Operation/Writing: |
Occasionally |
Other Job Factors:
The following conditions are present – exposure to heat when cooking and using ovens and to cold when walk-in refrigerator or freezer; to wetness and water, to grease and food smells and to the risk of cuts from knives; to sanitizers and detergents; and in certain job assignments, to noise from food packing machine and weather conditions when outside with snack cart. Also, some employees may drive between work sites. Some positions may involve the use of a forklift.
Must be able to exchange information quickly, accurately, discreetly, courteously, and effectively with students, staff, and supervisors about job duties, safety and health issues in the midst of a busy and often noisy environment. Must be able to detect visual and non-visual warning signs for kitchen equipment and other unsafe conditions that might occur in the work environment. Must have normal vision, corrected or uncorrected.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of Interest Resume 3 Letters of recommendation Fingerprint/TB/medical clearance prior to hiring
For more information on specific positions contact: Linda Landa llanda@wrightesd.org 707-542-0550x103
Letter of Interest Resume 3 Letters of recommendation Fingerprint/TB/medical clearance prior to hiring
For more information on specific positions contact: Linda Landa llanda@wrightesd.org 707-542-0550x103