Substitute Food Services

Position Title: Substitute Cook Part-Time Cook Cook less than 4 hours

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Responsible to:

• Food Service Director
• Cafeteria Manager
• Supervises none
• Building Principal
• Evaluated by: Food Service Director

Terms of Employment: As needed based on the schools requirements.

Evaluation Period:

• Formative evaluations throughout the school year as per WCS Performance and Assessment Procedures.
• Annual summative evaluation prior to July 1.

Purpose of the Position Responsible for preparing food and maintaining a healthy environment for food consumption.

Minimum Requirements The following are the qualifications and minimum requirements necessary for a person to perform this job:

• High school diploma
• Meet all mandated health screening requirements
• Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team
• Ability to interact comfortably and confidently with students and staff

Essential Functions of the Position The following functions have been determined by Wa-Nee Community Schools to be essential to the successful performance of this position:

• Prepare main dish daily according to the menu.
• Make sure sufficient food is available for the week according to the menu.
• Help serve during lunch hour.
• Attend workshops and training sessions as required.
• Make sure all food items are prepared in a timely manner.

Secondary Functions of the Position The following functions while important and necessary to the position have been determined by Wa-Nee Community Schools to be marginal to the successful performance of this position:

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or as directed by the Food Service Director, Cafeteria Manager, or Building Principal.

Knowledge of

• Policies, procedures, and functions of Wa-Nee Community Schools Board of Trustees and the Indiana Department of Education.

Ability to

• Plan, organize, and schedule priorities.
• Use independent judgment and initiative in making sound decisions and in developing solutions to problems.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.

Equipment Used

• Industrial cooking equipment
• Computer and applicable software

Place Where Work is Performed

• All Wa-Nee Community Schools buildings

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must be able to hear and speak clearly.
• Must be able to lift items of 20 lbs. regularly, 50 lbs. occasionally.

How this Job Description was developed This job description was developed by the HR Department.