Cook - North Merrick School Nutrition

SUMMARY: 

This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

• Service daily hot lunch line to ensure compliance with portioning, plate presentation and quality guidelines.
• Determine time and sequence of cooking operations to meet meal serving deadlines (e.g., breakfast, lunch, satellite). Batch cooking is required. Do not cook product for entire day service at once. 
• Prepare and submit food and paper orders according to menu and production logs
• Perform temperature checks during meal period to ensure food is being served hot.  Log results in temperature log.

1. Follows assigned break schedules.  

• Follow sanitation requirements according to state, federal or local safe food handling and as prescribed by manager.
• Assist in implementation and follow-up of sanitation cleaning schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment. 
• Prepare and update Production records and temperature logs. When applicable, assist with production required / assigned throughout kitchen.
• Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements
• Attend weekly kitchen meetings held by head chef or manager.
• Follows all Whitsons policies & procedures at all times 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Ensure compliance with all portioning, plate presentations and quality guidelines. 

• Maintain a sanitary and attractive work area at all times.  Clean as you go. 

• Stock enough supplies at your station to last the entire day.   

• Menu signage is to be neat, clean, colorful and complete.  

• Set up attractive display plates for each menu daily. 

• Must adhere to all Whitsons policies  

• Perform additional duties as assigned. 

Payrate - $17.00/hour

Requirements

* High school graduate or equivalent.
* Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments.
* Must possess strong math skills
* Experience cashiering
* Computer Knowledge required
* Extensive physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting up to 40lbs, moving side to side, bending, pushing, and pulling.
* Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.
* Always present a positive and professional image.