Assistant Cook – Elementary BuildingBCCS seeks an Assistant Cook to prepare, cook, and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods, maintain kitchen cleanliness, manage records, and assist with various tasks under the supervision of the Head Cook and District Nutrition Services Manager.Core ValuesWe stand front and centerWe demonstrate passion, pride, and perseveranceWe acknowledge and disrupt oppressive systemsOur diversity fuels learningWe fiercely lead in justice‑centered educationEssential Job ResponsibilitiesPrepare, cook, and serve menu items; set up a la carte items and serve as cashier, including counting and recording cashOperate dishwasher, mixer, chopper, slicer, steamer, deep fryer, oven, and other foodservice equipmentServe students in a safe, supportive, culturally responsive, equitable, and welcoming learning environmentPre‑prepare, cook, and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner foodsPrep lunch items for the head cook, stock salad, deli, beverage machines, and condiment cart; prepare and serve sandwiches made to orderClean kitchen and equipment, wash and store dishes and utensils; wash, fold, and store laundry; perform general cleaning choresReplenish food, beverage, and utensil supplies during meal service periods and ensure portions served are consistentCreate a welcoming environment for students and positively interact with all students and staffStock and rotate food supplies; maintain sanitary standardsAssist with maintaining production records; count and report leftovers; record food items and supplies used and meals servedReport accidents and/or issues occurring in the kitchen or cafeteriaAssist in estimating and ordering food suppliesServe as baker in the baker's absenceSupport catering as neededPerform other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Preferred)High School Diploma or GEDUnderstanding of food quality, nutritional and economical substitutions within food groupsKnowledge of principles and practices for storing food in large quantitiesKnowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety measures for food handling and equipment careGeneral knowledge of materials and methods for preparing and serving meats, bread, vegetables, and other foods on a large scaleGeneral knowledge of food preparation equipment use or careSome knowledge of U.S.D.A. rules and regulationsDuty DaysMonday – Friday, 6:30 am to 2:00 pmRequirementsMust hold and maintain a food protection manager certification.Pay and Benefits$20.75–$23.18 DOQ, union approved. Additional certification pay per hour: Level 1 $1.20, Level 2 $1.65, Level 3 $2.00, Level 4 $2.35.BenefitsFlexible and Affordable Health Insurance OptionsDental InsuranceGroup Life and AD&D InsuranceSupplemental Life and Dependent Life InsuranceLong Term Disability (LTD) InsuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Pet InsuranceFull‑service community schoolAll‑One Health: Supportive counseling and coachingBreastfeeding Friendly Certified WorkplaceStaff Wellness Opportunities: annual benefits fair, wellness challenges and campaigns, free yoga and personal trainer sessionsKaviraHealth Clinic: medical care with primary care servicesEqual Employment OpportunityBrooklyn Center Community Schools is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity and expression, disability, age, or status.#J-18808-Ljbffr