BASIC FUNCTION:Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform large-quantity cooking in the preparation of foods such as main dishes, vegetables, fruits and salads in the District's production kitchen; maintain kitchen facilities, equipment and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:ESSENTIAL DUTIES:• Perform large-quantity cooking in the preparation of foods such as main dishes, vegetables, fruits and salads in a production kitchen environment; assure related activities comply with established safety and sanitation requirements• Determine appropriate quantity of food items for cooking; assure compliance with food quality standards including appearance and nutritional requirements; heat and cook food according to standardized recipes to meet scheduled menu requirements and operating time lines• Measure and weigh ingredients; calculate, adjust and extend recipes; estimate needed quantities of food and supplies; assemble, mix and prepare a variety of ingredients and supplies; open containers; remove wrappers and ingredients; thaw items as needed; assure proper temperature of foods• Maintain kitchen facilities and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition; clean serving counters, tables, food containers and food service equipment; deep clean ovens, food racks, carts, refrigerators, chillers and other equipment • Prepare food items and utensils for distribution to school and contract sites according to individual school needs as assigned; review and verify quantities of outgoing shipments; load hot and cold transport carts with specified food items and supplies for distribution to school sites• Monitor inventory levels of food items, utensils and supplies; order, receive, store and rotate food items and supplies; conduct meal counts and inventories• Operate standard food service equipment such as slicers, ovens, can openers, food carts, mixers, choppers, stoves and warmers• Communicate with personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns• Maintain a variety of records related to daily food item distribution, inventory and assigned activities; process and complete food transport sheets as requiredOTHER DUTIES:Perform related duties as assigned