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Elementary Lead Cook Jobs in Lewiston at Lewiston Independent School District
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JOB TITLE: Elementary Lead Cook
Report Identification Code: edfelc
Job Position Statement: The job of "Elementary Lead Cook" is done for the purpose of
providing food service at the assigned site which meets the mandated nutritional needs of students; maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition; providing written support to convey information; supervising assigned personnel in food service operation; preparing and distributing food service items for consumption by students, staff and the public; and maintaining inventories of food service items.
Essential Job Functions:
* Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
* Directs site operations for the purpose of providing safe and efficient food services at the assigned site in compliance with mandated nutritional and health requirements.
* Ensures preparation of necessary documentation for the purpose of complying with federal regulations.
* Estimates food preparation amounts for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste.
* Orders food and supplies from warehouse or vendors for the purpose of maintaining adequate inventory.
* Prepares monthly food inventory for the purpose of complying with federal guidelines.
* Prepares one or more item for the purpose of providing food and beverage items to meet projected meal requirements.
* Responds to customer inquiries for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding food items.
* Serves one or more food and beverage item for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students, staff and the public.
* Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.
Other Job Functions:
* Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work functions.
* Attends planning and district meetings for the purpose of gathering and/or conveying information required to perform job functions.
Job Requirements – Qualifications:
* Experience Required: Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility
* Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
Skills to: prepare large quantities of food items; operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment; use English in both written and verbal form to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and the public; apply pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and laws; prepare and maintain accurate records; perform basic arithmetic calculations; and use standard office equipment.
Knowledge of: national school meals program requirements; modern methods of food preparation; health codes; and sanitation principles.
Abilities to: provide direction to others; make independent judgments based on common sense and with minimal supervision; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work cooperatively with others; adhere to safe work practices; interact with persons of different age groups and cultural/educational backgrounds; work under time constraints; perform tasks in an environment with many distractions and interruptions; and meet deadlines and schedules.
Significant physical abilities include standing/walking for prolonged periods, lifting/carrying/ pushing/pulling, stooping, balancing, reading/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversation and other sounds, visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation.
* Education Required: None specified
* Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance; Idaho Sanitation Certificate
Pay: $20.37 – $22.82 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Elementary Lead Cook
Company: Lewiston Independent School District
Location: Lewiston
