JOB TITLE Cook WAGEHOUR STATUS Nonexempt REPORTS TO Cafeteria ManagerPAY GRADE FS 1DEPT.SCHOOL Campus Assigned Subject to be transferred to campus where neededPRIMARY PURPOSEPrepares appropriate safe quantities of food to meet menu requirements and maintains high standards of quality in food production sanitation and safety practices.QUALIFICATIONSEducationCertificationLess than a High School diplomaHigh School diploma or general education degree GEDCurrent Food Handlers Card obtained from the Copperas Cove Health Department approved ANSI website or Servsafe Certificate.Must obtain a Texas Health Card prior to employment. CCISD Child Nutrition.All Child Nutrition Staff will be required to follow guidelines for specific job duties which are outlined in Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 Professional Standards for all School Nutrition personnel as required Federal Register Volume 79 and Number 23. Copy of guidelines attached to job descriptionMust obtain Coryell Country Health Card prior to employment. CCISD Child Nutrition will reimburse the fee for the health card after the 60-day time period from date of employment has passed.Must be able to pass a basic math test and read a recipe.All new employees not currently working in the Child Nutrition Field must attend the mandatory 3-hour new employee training at the CN Administration Office.Special KnowledgeSkillsAbility to read and comprehend instructions short correspondence and memosAbility to write correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organizationAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form Must be able to calculate recipe conversions using basic math skillsMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES1. Prepares quality food according to a planned menu of standardized recipes.2. Stores and cares for food items and supplies maintains a clean and organized storage area.3. Cleans all areas of the kitchen.4. Obtains food items from shelves freezers coolers bins tables or containers.5. Serves food according to meal schedules policies procedures and National School Lunch Program guidelines.6. Maintains garbage collection containers and areas in a neat and sanitary fashion.7. Stamps marks or labels food.8. Sets up displays stocks shelves coolers counter bins tables freezers containers or trays.9. Performs cashier functions as assigned.10. Follows established procedures to ensure standards of cleanliness health and safety.11. Performs such other tasks as may be assigned by the School Nutrition Director Cafeteria Manager or Principal.12. Performs and directs job related proficiency with the highest ethical integrity.13. Performs and directs job related proficiently with the highest ethical integrity.14. Performs and directs with an overall nature that is committed to the goals and visions of the school district.15. Performs and directs appropriate and friendly communication skills with the customers served and staff.CUSTOMER CARE SKILLS1. Provide professional communication with students parents community members staff and other professionals at all times.2. Use proper phone etiquette at all times speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages and route to the appropriate staff.3. Ensure superior customer service care skills are used via eye contact facial expressions voice inflections body language and an attitude of going the extra mile" for others.4. Ensure all request for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.5. Create and maintain a welcoming service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.EQUIPMENT USEDUse of large and small kitchen equipment to include electric slicer mixer pressure steamer sharp cutting tools ovens dishwasher and food utility cartsWORKING CONDITIONSMental DemandsAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.Physical DemandsEnvironmental FactorsThe physicalenvironmental demandsfactors described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand talk or listen. The employee must occasionally liftmove up to 40 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust focus.While performing the duties of the job the employee is sometimes exposed to wethumid conditions moderate hotcold temperatures and moving kitchen equipment. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic burns and destroys organic tissues chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Copperas Cove ISD does not discriminate on the basis of age race color national origin sex religion disability or age in its programs activities or employment practices. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies contact Executive Director of Human Resources 254 547-1227 408 S. Main Street Copperas Cove TX 76522.