Cafeteria Lead Cook, 6.5 Hours per day

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205
Job Description 
 
Job Title: Nutrition Services Lead Cook, 6.5 hours per day
                                                                                                                                          
Department: Nutrition Services
Supervisor: Nutrition Services Field Supervisor
Date:  September 2024
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt                                                                                                                       
Compensation: Lead Cook (Dept. 353) Range $18.42 - $20.55

For more information on range placement please review the  Collective Bargaining Agreement: AFSCME Local 3210     
 
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Oversees the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals in the school kitchen. This role involves ensuring food safety and quality, following standardized recipes, and supporting the back of house functions to maintain a smooth and efficient operation.
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
 

1. Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
2. Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
4. Follows and accurately completes production sheets for menu items each day.
5. Prepares menu items according to district recipes and menus.
6. Reviews menu items ahead of service day to ensure ingredients are available, thawed, prepped, and of good quality.
7. Prepares the appropriate amount of each menu item depending on school enrollment, past production records and any special events.  Batch cooks for the best food quality and waste reduction.
8. Ensures equipment is in good working order and notifies the Kitchen Manager when equipment is not in good working order.
9. Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing prep area and equipment used.
10. Assists with inventory management and receiving orders.
11. Ensures accommodation of dietary modifications and food allergies for students using district reports.
12. Leads other cooks on site, if applicable, in the same duties and responsibilities described above.
13. Follows all Health Department standards to ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met and maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience as a cook in a similar setting preferred.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
2. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
3. Ability to learn and use new software systems.
4. Bilingual as required by location.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid Sick and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Optional 403(b) plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

WORK CALENDAR: 9 Months
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:  Occasional in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel.  Occasional prolonged and irregular hours of work.
 
OTHER: This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. 
 
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.
 
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