Cook Assistant, Outdoor School - Multnomah Education Service

JOB TITLE: COOK ASSISTANT, OUTDOOR SCHOOL

REPORTS TO:Program Supervisor, Site Supervisor, Site Head Cook 

POSITION PURPOSE: Provide assistance to the Outdoor School Site Head Cook in the preparation of meals for the Outdoor School program. 

NATURE & SCOPE: This position is subject to board policies, administrative rules and procedures, department regulations, and applicable State and Federal statutes. This position carries no administrative authority or responsibility. 

START DATES:

Session Dates

Start Dates: Sept. 11th

Prep Week:: Sept 16th-27th 

Week 1Sept. 29th-Oct. 4th

Week 2::Oct. 6th-11th

Week 3::Oct. 13th-18th

Week 4::Oct. 20th-25th

Week 5::Oct. 27th- Nov. 1st

Pay:$17.58/Hour

Location:Troutdale, Or  

At Outdoor School we believe that every individual is equal, valuable, and welcome. We work to acknowledge and celebrate our differences, whatever they may be. Inclusion means everyone and together we will strengthen our skills to work and live with others that are alike and different from ourselves. At Outdoor School we are building a community where everyone is honored for exactly who they are.  

Good food and meals are essential to students' success at Outdoor School. Meals for students that are delicious, plentiful, and healthy can make or break a student’s experience. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

1. Preparation work for each meal includes, but is not limited to: 
2. baking 
3. making salads 
4. preparing vegetable displays 
5. Preparing serving area for each meal. 
6. Preparing snacks for the afternoon. cabin time. 
7. Preparing snacks for adults / high school students in the evening. 
8. Placing food into serving dishes for tables during meals. 
9. Filling condiment containers (sugar, salt, pepper, ketchup, etc.) 
10. Cleaning counters and coffee area after meals. 
11. Sweeping / mopping floors as needed. 
12. Washing pots/pans as needed. 
13. Cleaning cooking utensils. 
14. Unloading and stacking deliveries. 
15. Preparing boxes for students cook-outs. 
16. Filling flour / sugar bins as needed. 
17. Serving meals to site population. 
18. Washing dishes as needed. 
19. Communicate with others utilizing appropriate verbal and non-verbal interactions. 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: 

1. Other cleaning as assigned by the Head Cook. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to relate to children and adolescents in a friendly and pleasant manner. 
• Ability to obtain Food Handlers Card and complete online SafeSchools training prior to the first day on the job. Computers and space can be provided if needed
• Knowledge of proper kitchen hygiene and attire. 
• Ability to pass a background check.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Food preparation experience. 

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the work load.

Adopted: 7/28/93 

Revised: 6/24

CookAsstODS-Temp 

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