Cook/ Lead - Millburn School Nutrition

 

 

This position is responsible for making and serving of nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Coordinates all preparation and serving of food according to menus and in correct portion sizes as mandated by yield guides.
• Delegates and performs cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing.
• Coordinates ordering and receiving of all food, beverage and paper product needed for daily service in the school.
• Service daily hot lunch line to ensure compliance with portioning, plate presentation and quality guidelines.
• Determine time and sequence of cooking operations to meet meal serving deadlines (e.g., breakfast, lunch, satellite). Batch cooking is required. Do not cook product for entire day service at once.
• Prepare and submit food and paper orders according to menu and production logs
• Perform temperature checks during meal period to ensure food is being served hot. Log results in temperature log.
• Follows assigned break schedules.
• Follow sanitation requirements according to state, federal or local safe food handling and as prescribed by manager.
• Assist in implementation and follow-up of sanitation cleaning schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Prepare and update Production records and temperature logs. When applicable, assist with production required / assigned throughout kitchen.
• Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements
• Attend weekly kitchen meetings held by head chef or manager.
• Follows all Whitsons policies & procedures at all times
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure compliance with all portioning, plate presentations and quality guidelines.
• Maintain a sanitary and attractive work area at all times. Clean as you go.
• Stock enough supplies at your station to last the entire day.
• Menu signage is to be neat, clean, colorful and complete.
• Set up attractive display plates for each menu daily.
• Must adhere to all Whitsons policies
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

 

Whitsons Culinary Group offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance (full time team members)
Paid Time Off
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
401k retirement program with company match
Wellness programs
Employee discount program/Plum Benefits
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Awards Program

Payrate: $17.00

 

Qualifications

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must complete all Whitsons and other mandated training as necessary

 

Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:

• Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments.

• 1 year professional food service experience preferred

• Always present a positive and professional image.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member 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 team member is frequently required Sit, walk, talk and hear
• Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth.
• Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work is performed primarily in the kitchen and on the serving line
• Standing most of the work day is required.
• Work requires movement in and out of store rooms and freezers

• Exposure to extreme tempe