Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Catering Services, Cook Dishes, Detail Oriented, Food Production, Food Services, High School Diploma, Human Resources, Legal, Manual Dexterity, Medical Genetics, Military, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Schedule, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Sanitation, Time Management
Food Service/Head Cook
Date Posted:
6/15/2026
Location:
James Burd Elementary
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- At least (2) years of experience in institutional food service management.
- Such alternatives to the above qualification as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
JOB GOAL
The Head Cook is responsible for the uninterrupted and efficient preparation of meals, ensuring standards of effectiveness, efficiency, sanitation and safety, consistent with the personnel and resources available.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Formulates cooking schedule to meet production needs.
- Prepares quality meals daily, special function meals, and catering from standardized recipes in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines.
- Follows local, state and federal guidelines for food production, handling and sanitation.
- Follows local, state and federal guidelines for safety standards and procedures.
- Assists in maintaining and recording food temperatures, food prepared and unserved food.
- Stocks the serving line and assists in serving meals.
- Assists in the kitchen, where needed.
- Regular and timely attendance.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor or Food Service Director.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPETENCIES
- Organization
- Oral Communication
- Detail Oriented
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Thoroughness
- Time Management
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Compensation as per the SAESP Collective Bargaining Agreement & District guidelines.
EVALUATION
Performance of the Head Cook will be evaluated annually by the Food Service Director in accordance with District guidelines. The Food Service Director shall seek input from the Kitchen Supervisor prior to completing the evaluation.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: On the job, this employee must
- Bend
- Sit
- Squat
- Stand
- Crawl
- Walk
- Must carry/lift loads of: Light (up to 25 lbs)
- Climb
- Push/Pull
- Moderate (25-50 lbs)
- Kneel
- Manual dexterity
- Reach above shoulder level
- Other Visual Acuity
Work Environment: On the job, this employee
( x ) Is exposed to excessive noise
( x ) Is around moving machinery
( x ) Is exposed to marked changes in temperature
( x ) Is exposed to dust, fumes, gases
( ) Drives motorized equipment
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
The SASD is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, or military service (or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law) in activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures or for information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and useable by handicapped persons, contact the Office of the Superintendent or the Director of Human Resources.S
Shippensburg Area School District