FOOD SERVICE SUBSTITUTE

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES

The job of the cook provides for the nutrition services of students at the assigned site and must meet the mandated nutritional needs of students. The position requires cooking and preparing large quantities of food items for all Nutrition Services programs including but not limited to Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and Suppers that meet mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel; verifying quantities and specifications of orders; maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition; ensuring availability of quantities of items; providing written support to convey information; and complying with mandated health requirements. Substitutes must be available to work on a regular basis and be willing to work in various locations throughout the District. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Hold a High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Present transcripts of highest level of education within thirty (30) days of hire.

3. Perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

4. Meet the Physical Demands of the position.

5. Possess or be willing to obtain a Food Handlers permit.

6. Pass a background check.

7. Upon hiring confirmation, complete all assigned Safe Schools web based training prior to substituting.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

The required qualifications for the position include:

1. Uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.

2. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

3. Maintain Food Handlers permit.

4. Attend in-service trainings, as well as attend any training as directed by management.

5. Ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.

6. Establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.

7. Ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement

8. Demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job related activities.

9. Use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

The preferred qualifications for the position include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Provide prior job related experience (3 years minimum) in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities.

2. Perform basic arithmetic calculations, maintain inventory control, use standard office equipment including computer, and communicate effectively.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles, nutritional requirements and the National School Lunch Program

4. Provide positive evaluations and recommendations that support character and work ethic.

5. Show excellent attendance, punctuality, dependability, self-disciplined, and a self-starter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.

2. Cooks prepared food for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and mandated nutritional requirements.

3. Estimates food preparation amounts for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste.

4. Implements menu plan for the purpose of meeting students' mandated daily nutritional requirements.

5. Inspects one or more items of food and/or supplies for the purpose of verifying temperature, quality, quantity and specifications of orders and/or to complying with mandated health requirements.

6. Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support for menu production, inventory and quality control records (HACCP).

7. Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements.

8. Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in safe working order.

9. Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.

10. Communicates in an effective manner with supervisor(s) concerning customer service, food quality, food prep/cooking for the purpose of providing information regarding mandated nutritional requirements.

11. Directs students as assigned for the purpose of assisting individuals to perform their functions in a safe and efficient manner, maximizing the efficiency of the work force.

12. Performs all duties of the position within the scope of Columbia School District policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent 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.

Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs, sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may work near moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Applicants must complete the online District application. All hires are subject to a satisfactory criminal background check. 

Columbia School District #400 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:  Title IX Officer, Jay Aune, 787 Maple Street, Burbank, WA  99323, 509-545-8573, jay.aune@csd400.org , ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, Mike Taylor, 835 Maple Street, Burbank, WA  99323, 509-545-8571, mike.taylor@csd400.org and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Ian Yale, 977 Maple Street, Burbank, WA  99323, 509-547-9393, ian.yale@csd400.org.