Food Service Cook

Marple Newtown School District - Newtown Square, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

Newtown Square, PA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Applications are now being accepted for FOOD SERVICE COOK to assist in the production, set up and serving of meals for staff and activities in accordance with established safety and sanitary regulations and procedures. This is a part-time position and does not include benefits. The primary function is to prepare attractive, nutritious meals to students, staff, and activities in accordance with established safety and sanitary regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and prepares equipment in accordance with established production menus
• Sets up and prepares food products in accordance with established menu
• Cooks/prepares menu items as required
• Ensures high standard of service and food quality: serve students/staff appetizing food in adequate portions
• Monitors all hot foods for quality of taste, texture and appearance; tests new recipes
• Review and interpret recipes and measurement conversions
• Stock serving lines as needed
• Properly packages and stores unused and avoids excess food items
• Cleans, sanitizes, and restores work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains and reports daily production records
• Monitors and records freezer and refrigerator temperatures
• Ensures storerooms, refrigerators and freezers are secure and locked at end of shift
• Wears and maintains, clean and sanitary clothing and footware
• Perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for cooking and foods
• Assist on the serving line as needed
• May use computers, cash registers and other electronic equipment used in the food service operation for food preparation, serving and storage
• Perform other less-essential duties as needed

Requirements

• Knowledge and skills in large quantity food handling, preparation and cooking
• Ability to read, to write, and to comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to effectively present information to customers and other employees
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Knowledge and/or ability to learn 'Point of Sale' system required
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to resolve routine problems
• Dependability, punctuality, and initiative are essential
• Good personal hygiene
• Familiarity of National School Lunch Program desirable
• High School diploma with training in culinary arts a plus