Assistant Cook

Assists in testing prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature for the purpose of ensuring safety and health standards are met and acceptance of items by students and staff.

Assists in monitoring kitchen equipment and operations for the purpose of maintaining a safe and functional operating environment.

Collects money and accounts for meals served for the purpose of ensuring accurate payments, accounting, and reporting.

Completes yearly professional standard requirements based on contracted hours as required by OSPI.

Performs other related duties for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

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MIMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

HiHigh School diploma

WA State food handler’s card

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.  Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of cooking, health standards and hazards, safe food handling procedures, and assisting with the management of a high volume of food preparation.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.  Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; adhering to safety practices, using industrial grade food service equipment, and pertinent software applications.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and consider a number of factors when operating equipment.  Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.  Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific job-related data; and utilize job-related equipment.   Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited.  Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; working as part of a team; and working around children/students.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 0% sitting, 60% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under some temperature variations and hazardous conditions.

TO APPLY: https://www.scsd303.org/57696_3