Central Kitchen
7.5hrs/day
5:00am-1:00pm
$15.70/hr
Replacing Madonna Tocco
Effective January 2025
Position Summary
Participates in food preparation by following recipes and directions in the school's central kitchen in order to ensure that food safety and quality standards are met. Assists in receiving, processing and filling daily school orders.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
(These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA)
Follows recipes and directions to prepare food items and baked goods in order to ensure that school orders are filled in a timely manner and that food safety and quality standards are met.
Assists in the processes and procedures for receiving, processing and implementing the filling of daily school orders.
Participates in preparing food to be served the following day.
Assists in completing required forms and documentation to maintain food production records, purchase orders, food safety records, etc.
Assists in insuring the proper storage of food items.
Assists in maintaining the central kitchen food and supplies inventory.
Maintains kitchen equipment in accordance with safety and sanitation regulations.
Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.
Education, Experiences, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
(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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Education:
This position requires a high school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.).
Experience:
Two years of related work experience in food service and/or safe food handling, required.
Previous work experience in K-12 food service, preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: ServSafe Certification preferred, required to obtain within six (6) months of being hired.
Knowledge:
Knowledge of basic math to count change, required.
Knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job such as but not limited to quantity cooking methods, pertinent codes, policies, regulation and/or laws; food safety and sanitation requirements, required.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards, and safety precautions related to food service, required.
Knowledge of proper handling and storage of food, required.
Knowledge of proper serving techniques and portion control, required.
Knowledge of food conversions, required.
Abilities:
Ability to read and interpret district policies, guidelines, handbook, recipes and government regulations, required.
Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, required.
Ability to handle cash and complete records requiring basic math and accounting skills, required.
Ability and willingness to participate and successfully complete State of Michigan required professional development and obtain certification, required.
Ability to communicate effectively using the English language in writing and verbally with students and school administrators and staff, required.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, required.
Ability to solve practical problems involving several concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, required.
Ability to effectively use basic computer software applications, required.
Ability to handle general clean up duties, required.
Ability to perform job duties using various types of equipment including but not limited to; convection ovens, microwave ovens, range tops, steam kettles, deep fryers, refrigerators, freezers, garbage disposals, kitchen carts, and other commercial food service utensils and equipment
Ability to perform job duties using a variety of cleaning chemicals, required.
Ability to work with others and build relationships, required.
Ability to work in a fast paced work environment, required.
Ability to work independently, required.
Skills:
Good verbal and written communication skills, required.
Basic computer skills, required.
Basic Math skills, required.
Multitasking skills, required.
Organizational skills, required.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to... For full info follow application link.
It is the policy of Chippewa Valley Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status in its programs, services, activities, or employment. Inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies, questions, concerns or to file a complaint should be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Chippewa Valley Schools Administration, 19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48038 Phone: 586-723-2090 Email: [email protected] / Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (same address) Phone: 586-723-2180 Email: [email protected]. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify Chippewa Valley Schools of their need in writing within 182 days. Civil Rights and Title IX inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Civil Rights at (800)482-3604 or [email protected].
