Lima City Schools Hiring for Cook at Lima Full Time

Applications should be completed online no later than August 13, 2022Reports to: Head Cook Job Objective: Prepares and serves meals. Maintains high standards that support the effective delivery of quality food services. Maintains an orderly and sanitary kitchen.Minimum Qualifications: *High school diploma or equivalent level of education is desirable. *Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.). *A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment. *Complies with drug-free workplace rules and all board policies. *Keeps current with advances in technology and workplace innovations that enhance productivity. *Food production skills and the ability to use commercial kitchen equipment. *Ability to comply with nutrition, health, and safety laws/regulations. *Ability to accurately measure, weigh, and adjust recipe ingredients. Essential Functions: The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. *Checks/confirms assignments. Carefully follows directions. Seeks advice when expectations are unclear. Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently. *Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Refers district policy/procedure questions to administrators/supervisors. *Advances the district’s professional image. Promotes effective communications and assistance. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns. *Facilitates community partnerships and school-sponsored activities that enhance student learning. *Carefully uses products and supplies to control costs and reduce waste. Records food usage on production records. Advises a supervisor about the need for additional supplies. *Assists with the receipt of deliveries. Follows approved food safety procedures. Verifies quantities. Reports shortages and spoiled products. Organizes, stores, dates, and rotates stock as directed. *Follows the published menus. Prepares meals for students with dietary restrictions as directed *Uses standardized recipes to maintain quality control. Monitors production sheets. *Monitors compliance with district specifications and mandated regulations (e.g., hazard analysis of critical control points, portion size, sanitation procedures, etc.). Monitors temperature controls. *Assists other staff as needed to deal with unexpected or urgent situations. *Sets up serving lines. Assists with the attractive presentation of food. Replenishes supplies to maintain an orderly flow of customers. Promptly provides substitute menu items as needed. *Operates the cash register as directed. Ensures that money is exchanged correctly. Monitors students to help maintain orderly behavior. Does not leave the cash register unattended. *Accounts for all lunches. Prepares/makes bank deposits. Submits records to the treasurer’s office. *Operates the dishwasher. Monitors water temperature to ensure proper sanitizing cycle. *Follows established sanitization procedures to properly wash dishes in three compartment sink. Hand washes all cookware (e.g., pots, pans, trays, cutlery etc.). *Cleans/sanitizes work surfaces, equipment, serving lines, kitchen floors, dining tables, etc. *Ensures that leftover food, kitchen supplies, and equipment are properly stored. *Helps with special district events (e.g., banquets, etc.). Assists rental groups as directed. *Secures the kitchen and storage area