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Job Title:              Cook/Baker

Reports to:           Supervisor of Food Service

Primary Purpose:

            Support the District food service program by following Child Nutrition Standards, follow recipes and cook food for service in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma and one year of administrative support experience
• ServeSafe Certification

Essential Functions:

• Cook food for students and staff in compliance with PDE regulations, and maintains a safe and sanitary kitchen

Temperament:

• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Must be courteous
• Ability to work in a warm and fast paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing situations

Specific Skills:

• Ability to operate food service equipment
• Ability to follow recipes according to PDE guidelines
• Ability to understand National School Lunch Program

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform all Utility Worker duties
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to read, write and do basic computations
• Ability to identify a reimbursable meal as set for by the PDE
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to complete food Production Records
• Ability to prepare food according to previous usage; monitor serving lines for food usage
• Ability to identify correct serving sizes to ensure portion control
• Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in prioritizing tasks
• Knowledgeable of all menu items including inventory levels, portions per case and required components
• Ability to learn new tasks and information and apply to job duties

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the applicable policies of the Ringgold School District.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  The employee in this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required duties.

Ringgold School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.