Elementary School Head Cook - 6.0hrs

Performs function of Head Cook in an elementary school kitchen offering the National School Lunch Program; Manages the preparation and service of the school meals at their assigned site; able to complete all tasks performed by Elementary Food Server employees.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

Leads Elementary Food Server in the provision of school meals for an assigned site

Develops work schedules and job assignments for site staff

Orders food, milk and supplies to meet the requirements of site meals within the accepted departmental timeline

Performs duties of Elementary Food Server (prepares entree, vegetables, salad and other food items; washes dishes, cleans equipment/work areas, sets up serving line, serves food and restocks)

Maintains high standards of sanitation for production, service, cleanup, product storage and receiving in accordance with departmental requirements and state regulations

Implements the departmental account collection policies as needed within the school site

Manages cash and checks paid on student/staff accounts according the departmental and district cash handling policies and procedures

Prepares monthly food and supply inventory

Able to prepare and maintain accurate production records in accordance with federal regulations

Coordinates promotion efforts within site school under the direction of the Coordinator

Uses District e-mail and other electronic software necessary in the operation of a satellite site

Able to operate, teach and support the computer/cashier positions within site assignment

ASSOCIATED FUNCTIONS:

Understands the relationship between site meal participation, staffing and customer satisfaction

Contributes to the annual and probationary performance evaluation of all site staff with the Coordinator

Assesses need for performance improvement for all site staff and reports to the Coordinator with results

Interacts with State Sanitarian twice annually for state and federally mandated inspection process

Contribute to the positive site work environment through effective communication and problem solving

Attends all district trainings with site staff and periodic Head Cook trainings and meetings as needed

Recommends food service equipment needs and reports equipment failure and maintenance needs to Coordinator within acceptable timeframes

All other duties as assigned which relate to the functions of the job.