St. David Unified School District

 Job Description

JOB TITLE: Food Services - Cook

Classification Level:       3

SUMMARY

To prepare and distribute food service items for consumption by students and school personnel; maintain inventories of food service items, and assist in maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Cleans utensils, equipment and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for

the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions

Inspects received items of food and/or supplies for the purpose of ensuring specifications, quantity, and quality of orders and/or complying with mandated health requirements

Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or

conveying information

Prepares food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional

requirements and projected meal requirements

Responds to inquiries from students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing

information and/or direction regarding the type and/or cost of meals

Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional

requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel

Stocks food, condiments, and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate

quantities and security of items

Assists in the procurement of equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining

an adequate inventory to complete jobs efficiently within budget guidelines

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the

completion of their work activities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The skills listed below are representative of the knowledge and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS – The individual will have the ability to:

Perform basic arithmetic calculations

Operate and care for institutional kitchen equipment

Use standard office equipment

Have a knowledge of modern methods of food preparation, health codes and sanitation principles

Stand and walk for prolonged periods

Provide direction to others and make independent judgments based on common sense

Keep and maintain accurate records

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and/or CERTIFICATION

Valid Class One Arizona fingerprint clearance

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Prior job-related experience in food preparation, serving and basic kitchen activities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate