POSITION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to follow menus and recipes.
• Skill in cooking, preparing and presenting nutritious and attractive meals.
• Knowledge in proper food handling techniques.
• Knowledge in food service safety and sanitation.
• Knowledge in nutrition.
• Skill in maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to accurately count and record money.
• Ability to order and account for food service items.
• Ability to supervise other food service staff.
• Ability to supervise student behavior.
• Ability to correctly lift heavy objects up to 35 pounds
• Ability to maintain punctuality and regular attendance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with students, staff and vendors.

EDUCATION, LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, FORMAL TRAINING:

• High school graduation or equivalent and one year of experience in commercial/institutional food preparation.
• Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis; advanced training in food service may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid Washington State Food Handler’s Permit.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Experience serving food or as a cashier desirable.
• Experience working with school-aged children desirable.
  CONDITIONS: EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION. The preceding lists of positions functions, qualifications and requirements are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

• Prepares breakfast and lunch meals for students and staff to provide nutrition for educational achievement; prepares and cooks hot dishes, sandwiches, salads, snacks and ala carte items; grates cheese, makes dressings and sauces and other food preparation tasks.
• Follows correct procedures for the preparation, cooking, holding and storage of food to ensure sanitation and safety.
• May order supplies such as, fruit, vegetables, baked products, meat, paper products, utensils and other items needed for menus; assesses quantity needs; receives and checks orders.
• Cleans and washes kitchen utensils, equipment, pots and pans and food preparation surfaces to ensure sanitation and safety.
• Maintains kitchen safety and security by checking that appliances and lights are off after use, by locking cash box and refrigerator and securing area.
• Supervises student helpers as needed; provides guidance, training and instruction in proper food handling, serving and sanitation; monitors and corrects student behavior.
• Correctly lift up to 35 pounds in various containers (i.e. heavy mixing bowls, cases of food, large pans of unbaked and baked food, cases of canned and fresh vegetable and fruit)
• Record of dependability, flexibility, strong attendance. Must also maintain punctuality and regular attendance.
• Serves meals to students and staff, serves appropriate quantities and presents food attractively.
• Washes dishes, utensils, pots and pans; cleans and wipes food preparation surfaces, dishwashers and counters.