Cook (Substitute)

BASIC JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction and general supervision of the Coordinator Food Services, performs routine service-level duties to assist with food preparation, serving and clean up. Specific work assignments may vary by location, however, the position carries out routine food preparation duties such as periodically baking premade items (i.e. cookies, etc.) , salad and fruit preparation, preparing main dishes, and cleaning up, and using basic arithmetic (i.e. recipes, estimating lunch counts, money exchange). Shall be familiar, and comply, with all collective bargaining contracts pertinent to this position. Adheres to all applicable laws, rules and regulations of the state, county and school district governing board.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates and practices proper care of miscellaneous kitchen/cafeteria equipment such as slicers, mixers and ovens.
• Assists in the preparation and serving of food from established menus.
• Stores or disposes of excess food according to proper procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen cooking area and equipment (i.e. carts, meat slicer, can openers, ovens, packing machine).
• Maintains confidentiality concerning staff, students and their families.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record.
• Maintains a clean, orderly work station.
• Willingness to update skills and knowledge, through in-service training, commensurate with the demands of this position (i.e. new equipment, proper meal counting, Free and Reduced meal requirements).
• Shall perform other job related duties as assigned on an equitable basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to see for the purpose of reading menus, rules, policies, procedures and other printed matter and observing students, with or without vision aids; ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels; ability to communicate so others will clearly understand normal conversation.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, methods, service and procedures, weights and measures, and kitchen safety and sanitation.
• Ability to retrieve inventory from the warehouse for kitchen prep.
• Ability to handle cash and operate the POS systems.
• Ability to perform the routine duties of the position under direct supervision.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Professional demeanor that establishes a desirable example for children.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to pass the District job related test. (i.e. Job specific testing related to Physical Demand section of this job description)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Primarily indoor cafeteria environment.
• Standing for extended periods of time; ability to reach in all directions; periodic lifting of up to 50 pounds, carrying of 30 pounds, loading and unloading of food with or without assisted lifting. Sufficient hand coordination to use kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Work is performed in a commercial kitchen environment with safety considerations such as exposure to heat, extended standing, lifting and bending at the waist and neck.
• Moderate stress level.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Work is predominately inside and generally provides protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Work surface - work done primarily on concrete floors.
• Temperature - normal climate, but subject to heat from ovens and cold from walk-in refrigerators and freezers.

CONTACTS

• Daily contact with students and District staff.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

• Dexterity and physical condition to maintain a rigorous work schedule. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Two years' experience in preparation of institutional foods preferred.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Current Food Handling certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

ACTIVITIES:

Never: 0 time Occasional: up to 1/3 time Frequent: 1/3-2/3 Constant: 2/3+

Activity

Never

Occasional

Frequent

Constant

Sitting

Walking

Standing

Bending(neck)

Bending(waist)

Squatting

Climbing

Kneeling

Crawling

Twisting(neck)

Twisting(waist)

Hand Use :R L

Repetitive Use R

Repetitive Use L

Simple Grasp R

Simple Grasp L

Power Grasp R

Power Grasp L

Fine Manip R

Fine Manip L

Push/Pull R

Push/Pull L

Reach (high) R

Reach (high) L

WEIGHT DEMANDS: Lifting and Carrying

Never: 0 time Occasional: up to 1/3 time Frequent: 1/3-2/3 Constant: 2/3+

LIFTING CARRYING

Weight

Frequency

Height

Frequency

Distance

10lbs.

Frequent

6 ft. max

Frequent

20ft-30ft.

11 lbs. - 25 lbs.

Occasional

40in - 5.5ft

Occasional

10ft-30ft.

26 lbs. - 50 lbs.

Occasional

40 in.

Occasional

3ft-5ft max

51 lbs. - 75 lbs.

Never

76 lbs. - 100 lbs.

Never

100 lbs. +

Never

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (job specific requirements)

What are the heaviest items to lift, push, or pull. What other items might be physically demanding, requiring effort or repetitive use.

Essential Function

Tools/Item

Weight

Height

Freq

Distance

Bean Pan Lift/Carry

Pan

40 lbs.

Waist

Occasional

10 ft.

Milk Crate Lift

Crate

40 lbs.

66 in.

Occasional

5 ft.

Film Roll Placement

Film Roll

32 lbs.

38 in.

Occasional

Food Cart Push/Pull

Food Cart

31/28 lbs.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Indicate if the job requires:

Activity

Yes

No

If Yes, brief description

a. Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, other?

Drive personal and department vehicles to sites and back. Personal vehicles shall not be used for delivery of food.

b. Work around equip. and mach.?

Kettles, stoves, ovens, mixers, slicer, dishwasher,

carts, can openers, and packing machine etc.

c. Walk on uneven ground?

d. Exposure to excessive noise?

e. Exp. to extreme temp, hum, wet?

f. Exp. to dust, gas, fumes, chems?

g. Work at heights?

h. Operate foot controls, rep foot act?

i. Special eye or ear protective equip?

j. Work with bio-hazards, blood, sewage, waste?

Amended: 02-01-90

12-30-96

08-21-14

Requirements / Qualifications