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Food Service Technician (Head Cook)
Job Description
Responsible to: Food Service Director
Job Classification: Classified
Payment Rate: Full-time, 9 months per year. Pay rate is $30.56 - $37.42 (Based on years of experience and training)
Nature and scope of job:
Good knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in cooking a variety of foods on a large scale, along with food values and nutrition. Considerable knowledge of health, sanitary and safety procedures involved in the work. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written communications. Skilled in the preparation and cooking of various foods on a large quantity basis. Ability to document and maintain reports, assist the Food Service Director with managerial duties, and act as a daily site manager in the Sitka High School Kitchen.
Essential Functions:
1. Demonstrate consistent punctuality and regular attendance.
2. Ensure that appropriate and established sanitation and safety standards are maintained per federal and state regulations.
3. Adhere to local, state, federal and other regulatory agencies, standards, codes and laws.
4. Adhere to established district policies and procedures.
5. Work cooperatively and positively with other district employees, the general public, and students.
6. Demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness; monitor own work to ensure quality.
7. Responsible and confident to work independently.
8. Plan and analyze menus for all schools in the district, ensuring compliance with USDA meal pattern requirements.
9. Prepare (cook) all types of food, such as vegetables, meats, soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts; cook and season food according to recipes; mix ingredients and add condiments according to standardized recipes or as directed; test cooked food to determine if properly cooked and seasoned; prepare hot and cold beverages; portion products for service under the direction of Food Service Director.
10. Enter student data and required nutritional data using the district computer.
11. Recognize and adjust to new or changing conditions and situations.
12. Actively strive for job related self-improvement and participate in district training programs as provided.
13. Follow directions and perform other incidental food service program related duties as assigned by the Food Service Director.
14. Demonstrate accuracy with a school lunch software program by updating daily meal counts and production records.
15. Forecast meal counts and quantities. Track meal and daily participation trends to help plan new items, avoid repeating items, and remove discontinued items.
16. Compile order guides and lists each week for food service deliveries and orders from Food distributors.
17. Supervise operations in Sitka High School kitchen daily.
18. Plan, cook, and understand special meal accommodations in accordance with USDA Meal Accommodation requirements.
19. Verify and check-in USDA Commodity foods.
Position Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Mental Abilities
1. Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
2. Demonstrated positive speech skills (enunciation and clarity).
3. Data entry skills using a computer and/or interactive web-based reporting program.
4. Ability to think clearly and calculate accurately.
5. Ability to work with people of various personality types (flexibility).
6. Possess and demonstrate sound emotional judgment.
7. Effective organizational skills
8. Ability to follow and successfully complete written and oral directions.
9. Ability to observe or monitor objects and people’s behavior to determine compliance with prescribed operating and safety standards.
Physical Demands
1. Lower body strength to kneel, stand, and walk throughout the workday.
2. Upper body strength to correctly lift up to 50 pounds and carry more than 25 feet.
3. May sit or stand for extended periods of time.
4. Must be capable of bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching, reaching above shoulder level and bending the arms at the elbow and wrist.
5. Verbal stamina to articulate clearly and with appropriate volume throughout the workday.
6. Auditory discrimination sufficient to receive detailed information through normal speech at 5 feet and warning cries or alarms at normal speech levels.
Environmental Demands:
- Exposure to cold outside temperatures either outside or inside freezers or refrigeration units
- Occasional exposure to approved cleaning chemicals.
- Exposure to high temperature water, food, and equipment.
Equipment Used:
1. Computer
2. Oven, stove, mixer, blender, related kitchen equipment
3. Warming table, salad bar table, related food service equipment
4. Sharp knives and related food preparation utensils
5. Adding machine
6. Fax Machine
7. Other standard office equipment
8. Food Service vehicle
Education, License, Certification, or Formal Training:
1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Possess or able/eligible to obtain an “Alaska Food Handler” card.
3. Be certified in a minimum 8-hour course and score satisfactory on ServeSafe Manager Certificate exam.
4. Valid Alaska Driver’s license.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
About
The Sitka School District is a friendly community located in the beautiful City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska. With a population of around 8,000 the town is situated in the heart of the Tongass National Rain Forest on the Gulf of Alaska. There is world class fishing, hunting, hiking, camping and numerous other outdoor activities that are easily accessible. There are five Schools: Xóots Elementary School (PK-1), Kéet Gooshí Héen Elementary School (2-5), Blatchley Middle School (6-8), Sitka High School (9-12), and Pacific High School (9-12 alternative). The District has approximately 1050 Students (PK-12).