QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BUILDING COOK

Supervisor: Food Service Supervisor
Salary Range: PSE Salary Schedule

Location: High School 

Conditions of work: 180 Days/8 Hrs

 
SUMMARY:

The position of Building Cook assists with the preparation and distribution of food items for consumption by students and school personnel; maintaining kitchen facility in a sanitary condition. Provides for efficient and effective day to day operations of food service activities.

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assumes responsibility for the security of foods and supplies, along with checking that all
equipment is in working condition and notifies the appropriate authority when repairs are needed.
• Plans, prepares and serves food, as well as balanced meal counts.
• Prepares food to be of consistent quality by using standardized recipes.
• Meets and follows all current sanitation and food safety standards and regulations.
• Supervises student meal service to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met.
• Responsible for meals being served on time and never delayed due to incomplete preparation activities.
• Estimates, purchases and maintains inventory of all foods, supplies, and equipment.
• Receives all deliveries, verify invoices, receipts and bills and submits to General Manager
after checking them for accuracy.
• Seeks feedback on food service operations from students, building staff, parents, and
community to continually improve the food service program.
• Produce and maintain production reports.
• Responsible for adding money to student and staff accounts and follows all cashier handling procedures.
• Will cashier during service times.
• Attend in service and/or safety meetings as required.
• Willingness to work overtime if needed.
• Daily communication with General Manger regarding the food service program.
• Checks work email daily.
• Other job duties as assigned by the General Manager

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess an A.A. degree in food related field such as nutrition, commercial foods, culinary arts or a high school diploma and/or five (5) years related experience.
• Current food handling permit required.
• Willingness for continuous growth and skill development.
• Knowledge of state health food regulations preferred.
• Experience with the use of a computer.
• Ability to work successfully with students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Ability to lead food service workers.
• Maintains an attitude of flexibility when dealing with teammates, students and building staff.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

UNION AFFIILATION: 

This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington

BENEFITS:

Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision life and long-term disability plans through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB).  Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Click here for more detailed information on benefits. https://www.qsd.wednet.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts

180-259 Day Employees- Paid leave benefits to include 10 sick days, 10 paid holidays, and 3 personal leave days.

260 Day Employee-Paid leave benefits to include a minimum of 12 sick days, 13 paid holiday and 3 personal leave days and a minimum of 10 days’ vacation after the first year.

*Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

 
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:

• Ability to regularly walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

 PROCEDURE:

• Application Online at www.qsd.wednet.edu/
• Click on “Employment” and “Current Openings TalentEd”
• Application Online at www.qsd.wednet.edu
• All applications must be submitted online through the TalentEd system. For questions
regarding this position, please contact Steve DeStio at 509-787-8985. For questions regarding the TalentEd system, please contact Velma Flores at 509-787-4571.
• Note: Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI
fingerprint criminal history background check, and School Board approval

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.

Quincy School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator: Nik Bergman, Superintendent, nbergman@qsd.wednet.edu, 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, (509) 787-4571. Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Victoria Hodge, Special Programs Director, vhodge@qsd.wednet.edu, 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, (509) 787-4571. Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: David Garza, Assistant Superintendent, dgarza@qsd.wednet.edu, 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, (509) 787-4571.

Quincy School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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