General - Child Nutrition / Lead Cook - Midway Independent School

Job Title: Child Nutrition Lead Cook
Reports to: Cafeteria Manager
Dept./School: Child Nutrition/Assigned Campus
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Primary Purpose:
The Lead Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The individual should safely handle knives and equipment such as ovens, steamers, tilt skillet, etc. The Lead Cook may be responsible for oversight or delegation of responsibilities within the culinary operation. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by location based on campus needs. The Lead Cook will ultimately be a support figure for the manager per location, while giving proper guidance and direction on Department standards revolving around food preparation and appearance. The Lead Cook must have availability for additional training and workshops.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Certified Food Manager (CFM)

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to understand written and verbal food preparation and safety instructions Working knowledge of kitchen equipment and food production procedures Ability to operate large and small kitchen equipment and tools
Ability to perform basic math

Experience:
Experience as a cook or related role required
Ability to work independently with limited supervision required
Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling and sanitation
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Food Preparation and Serving
1. Prepare high quality food according to a planned menu of tested and uniform recipes.
2. Store and handle food items and supplies safely and according to established procedures. Maintain a clean and organized storage area.

Safety and Sanitation
3. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards and follow established procedures to meet high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety.
4. Keep garbage collection containers and areas neat and sanitary.
5. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
6. Maintain personal appearance and hygiene.
7. Help record food requisitions and order necessary supplies.
8. Maintain daily food preparation records.
9. Promote teamwork and interaction with fellow staff members.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, stove, oven, dishwasher, and food/utility cart
Posture:
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stoop, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion:
Continual walking; frequent climbing (ladder), grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching/overhead reaching
Lifting:
Frequent moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds)
Environment:
Work inside in commercial kitchen environment; exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, extreme humidity, noise, vibration, microwaves, biological hazards (bacteria, mold, fungi), chemical hazards (fumes, vapors, gases), electrical hazards; work with hands in water; work around machinery with moving parts; work on slippery surfaces
Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status or on any other basis prohibited by law.
Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities. The Title IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 13885 Woodway Drive, Woodway, Texas 76712. Contact phone number is 254-761-5610.