Summary

Nutrition Services | St. Francis Middle School (6-8) | Post Date: 12/20/2024 | Available: 01/09/2025 | Closing: Open Until Filled

Description

Application Procedure:  To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on-line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number.  Questions regarding this posting should be directed to Wendy Klobe, Nutrition Services Program Supervisor

Duty Days Per Year:  171 school days +24 summer school days=195  (NOTE: summer school traditionally has been 12 days in June and 12 days in July, at a location TBD)

Hours Per Day:  7.5  (6:30am to 2:00pm)  BENEFIT ELIGIBLE

Type of Position:  (X)  Continuing      (  )  Temporary

Salary: (A13 Cook) $19.71 according to the Nutrition Services Work Agreement

Immediate Supervisor of Position:  SFMS Dawn Richard, Kitchen Manager

Qualifications: 
Required qualifications:  High school diploma.  Must possess good math skills and communication skills (both oral and written).   Regular Attendance is an Essential function of the job.  
Preferred qualifications: School foodservice cook experience, Production Records, and must be able to lift 50 pounds.  Ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude and provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and others while fostering an environment of teamwork with others in kitchen. Attendance is an Essential function of the job.  Previous attendance must be excellent.  Must be able to take the initiative to insure school meals are meeting requirements and taste great for students.

Duties for cook are,  but are not limited to:

  • Prepare, cook, and serve food utilizing a variety of kitchen equipment including Combi Ovens, Kettles, Warmers, Slicers, etc.
  • Must be able to operate ovens and understand batch cooking and balancing quantities for 6 lunch periods while reducing waste, but never running out of prepared food for student’s meals or entree extras. 
  • Wash dishes; clean kitchen and organize storeroom, freezer, and cooler areas 
  • Help receive food deliveries and put items away; must be able to lift 50#
  • Maintain daily production records for all lines 
  • Prepare daily food allergy orders for student(s), production records and troubleshoot any issues regarding meals
  • Provide input to Kitchen Manager regarding participation, serving line staffing, menus, inventory, orders, etc.
  • Provide positive leadership by example to helper/servers & others in kitchen
  • Positively reinforce and contribute to the team environment in the kitchen and cafeteria
  • Must be willing and able to perform duties of the longer hour cook in their absence (shift goes 6:00 to 2:00 pm) and possibly the KM. 
  • Other duties as assigned, including serving food on meal lines, operating POS as needed, dishwasher and monitoring cafeteria

Job Description: Nutrition Services, Cook

Positions 1,020 hours or more per year are benefit eligible
Benefits offered for this position include:

  • Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
  • Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
  • FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
  • Long Term Disability Income Insurance
  • Life Insurance paid for by the district
  • PERA (Pension Plan): 6.5% employee contribution and 7.5% district contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
  • Floating Holidays
  • Sick Leave includes ESST
  • Vacation Pay
  • Longevity Pay
  • Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.