Head Cook - Central Kitchen

Williston Basin School District #7, Williston, North Dakota, is currently accepting applications for the following position:

**Head Cook

WBSD #7 - Central Kitchen**

**Job Summary:**

Assists in preparing, cooking, or serving food in school cafeteria, cafeterias or central school district kitchen.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities (may include any of the following):**

- Operate specialized food service equipment.

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- Assist in food production, service and/or cleanup tasks as assigned.

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- Receive and unpack food and supplies.

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- Clean and maintain food service equipment and facilities.

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- Participate in ongoing professional training.

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- Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions.

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- Enforce federal and state regulations regarding nutrition standards.

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- Interacts well with children, other school personnel and the public.

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- Enter meal payments on POS software program

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- Distribute lunch balance letters

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- Process students through lunch line

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- Assure students receive reimbursable meal

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- Assist with clean up in kitchen and cafeteria as directed

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- Other duties as assigned

**Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications**

**SKILLS:**

Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to communicate well with others.

Ability to exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views, give and welcome feedback, contribute to building a positive team spirit, put success of team above own interests, build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives, and support everyone's efforts to succeed.

Ability to follow policies and procedures.

Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.

Ability to approach others in a tactful manner.

Ability to follow instructions and respond to supervisor direction and take responsibility for your own actions.

Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information.

Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness and generate suggestions for improving work.

**TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:**

Basic computer skills preferred.

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:**

High School diploma or GED required. Prior experience or training is preferred.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**

While performing the duties of this job:

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and uses hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

**TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:**

189-day calendar.

**WBSD #7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If claiming veterans preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation. Applicants claiming 10-point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, or other acceptable documentation.**

Please apply at:

www.willistonschools.org and click on ***Careers.***

For more information about this position, please contact:

Judy Billhehus

Human Resources Director

Williston Basin School District #7

PO Box 1407

1201 9^th^Avenue NW

Williston, ND 58802

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