Assistant Cook

• Prepare weekly projections to order food and supplies for upcoming menu.
• Responsible for the proper handling and storage of all food and supplies.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work space in the kitchen area at all times.
• Maintains a required system of accountability.
• Utilize correct measuring/serving utensils to ensure accurate meal portioning.
• Responsible for the timely preparation and integrity of school meals, following standardized recipes.
• Ensure all serving lines have equal and bountiful menu choices for all students throughout each lunch period.
• Perform and document temperature/sanitation checks as required by law.
• Maintain accurate production data reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Update perpetual inventory lists on a daily basis to ensure that product is available for next five (5) days of production, informing Manager if more product is needed.
• Ensure dishwashing is ongoing/completed to meet sanitation expectations at all times.
• Properly train a back-up employee in all aspects of the Assistant Cook’s responsibilities to provide coverage during absences.
• Assist with serving/cashiering when requested.
• Exemplify leadership attitude ensuring that all meals are served in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid Certified Professional Food Manager Certification, previously known as sanitation certificate. Certificate shall be obtained by the start of the second school term of employment.
• Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in projecting food needs (required).
• Proficiency in time management, organization, and multi-tasking (required).
• Excellent math skills (required).
• Experience in cooking/heating in an institutional or commercial environment.
• Hold a State of Illinois Food Handlers card and demonstrate specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job which includes. If Certification is not current, must be able to obtain within 30 days of employment.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to assist in lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Wears appropriate uniform and shoes as provided

• This is a ten (10) month SEIU position. Salary benefits as per current collective bargaining agreement and approved by the Board of Education.
• Maintain a positive attendance record as specified in FNS Department Handbook & SEIU contract.
• Must be able to adhere to all Blackout dates according to the Food and Nutrition Calendar.
• Must complete all FNS and District mandated GCN tutorials, monthly safety training, and department sponsored training per USDA requirements by their due dates.
• Attend all back to school and professional development meetings/trainings as required.

• $17.00 per hour
• 7:30-2:15 (6.75 Hrs)
• Pension Eligible
• Health Benefits

School District U-46