Job Details
Position Type:
Food Service Department/Cook
Date Posted:
4/18/2024
Location:
Elementary School
Closing Date:
Until Filled
CLASSIFIED
LAME DEER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DISTRICT #6
JOB DESCRIPTION
COOK
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Operate specialized food service equipment
- Assist in food production, service and/or cleanup tasks as assigned
- Receive and unpack food and supplies
- Clean and maintain food service equipment and facilities
- Participate in ongoing professional training
- Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions
- High School diploma or GED required
- A valid Driver's License is required
- Prior experience or training is preferred
- Must be able to successfully complete performance responsibilities listed below
- Any other qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and/or acceptable
REPORTS TO:
Food Service Director
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
8 hours per day, 10 months. Compensation established by classified wage scale.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
EVALUATION:
To be performed in accordance with School Board Policy.
JOB GOAL:
Assists in preparing, cooking, and serving food in school cafeteria, cafeterias or main school
district kitchen.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (may include but not limited to the following):
Necessary Skills: - Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to communicate well with others
- Ability to exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views, give and welcome feedback, contribute to building a positive team spirit, put success of team above own interests, build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives, and support everyone's efforts to succeed
- Ability to follow policies and procedures
- Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently
- Ability to approach others in a tactful manner
- Ability to follow instructions and respond to supervisor direction and take responsibility for own actions
- Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information
- Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness and generate suggestions for improving Work
- May be asked to drive a district vehicle from time to time depending on availability
- Ability to track and inventory all food product, and any other supplies and/or equipment within the kitchen
- Other duties assigned
Technology Skills: Basic computer skills preferred
Ability to access email and communicate utilizing district email
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and
uses hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally
required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25
pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.