Open to current Sunnyside PSE Food Service staff-IN DISTRICT ONLY

POSITION TITLE: Summer Food Service Head Cook (CK)-IN DISTRICT ONLY

LOCATION: Chief Kamiakin Elementary

DATE POSTED: 04/30/2024

JOB NUMBER: CL231-24-08

HOURS/DAYS: 5.0/13 (Includes holidays)

BENEFITS: No Additional Benefits

Summer School Dates:

Prep Day-June 18, 2024

Juneteenth-June 19, 2024

Student Days (10)-June 20-July 3, 2024

Independence Day-July 4, 2024

Summer School Selection Criteria:

• Commitment to working all Summer School dates.
• Seniority within the bargaining unit.

Sunnyside School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:  Head Cook

REPORTS TO:  Nutrition Services Director

UNIT CLASSIFICATION:  PSE Food Service

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The job of the Head Cook is for the purpose of overseeing and participating in the cooking and preparation of food; ordering and verifying quantities and specifications of orders; maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition; reporting daily meal counts and guiding assigned food service personnel in their job functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*:

• Assists in the cooking, preparing, and serving of food for the proper nutritional needs of children within the requirements of the National School Lunch Program.
• Assists in the daily clean up of the kitchen and service areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Directs other on-site food service personnel for the purpose of guiding them in performing their functions in a safe and efficient manner.
• Estimates food preparation amounts and adjusts recipes for the purpose of meeting projected meal requirements and minimizing waste.
• Assists in the responsibility of ensuring that during meal service periods the supply of food offered is replenished regularly.
• Maintains inventory of dry storage, refrigerated and frozen food, condiments, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items as specified on the menu.
• Prepares reports relating to meals served, supply inventory, etc for the purpose of documenting activities within the kitchen.
• Responsible for preparing and verifying an order list of items specified on the menu.
• Maintains daily production records to ensure that all meals are meeting daily nutrition

            minimums in coordination with the HHFKA (Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act) of 2010.

• Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in safe working order.
• Assumes responsibility for the proper storage and disposal of unused food.
• Schedules and performs regular cleaning of refrigerators and storerooms.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:  significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.  Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 15% walking, and 80% standing.  The job is performed under some temperature extremes and hazardous conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Washington State Food & Beverage Service Workers Permit.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
• Prior experience in the preparation and serving of food in a school food service facility or comparable experience preferred.
• ASFSA & WSFSA certification required after the hire date of January 1, 2003. Must maintain certification.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work as part of a team with students and adults in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Knowledge of industrial-size kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and use applicable software applications.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff, parents, and community in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Valid Washington State Drivers' license or photo identification.

Social Security Card.

WSP/FBI fingerprint/background clearance.

EVALUATION: Nutrition Services Director

* *   The list of essential functions in this job description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by determination of an appropriate administrator and Human Resources.