Job Information
Boone Community School District Summer Food Service Head Cook in Boone, Iowa
Summer Food Service Head Cook JobID: 569
Position Type:
Food Service/ Head Cook
Date Posted:
3/22/2024
Location:
Boone Food Service
Closing Date:
06/01/2024
The Boone Community School District has made a significant effort to live our mottoExpect the Best...Achieve Success.Boone Community School District is located 10 minutes west of Ames and roughly 1 hour north of the Des Moines Metro Area. Our staff work daily to Value the Uniqueness of All, Give a Fresh Start Each Day, Partner with Families, Develop Positive Character, and Ensure Learning. We have earned a reputation for being an innovative and progressive school district that includes $43+million in building projects to be completed by the fall of 2023. This includes a Pre-K-1st grade early childhood learning center and a multipurpose education center. The City of Boone is a great place to live, grow and play. Boone is voted #1 Affordable Small Town... Where You'd Actually Want to Live by Realtor.com.
Title: Summer Food Service Head CookReports To: Director of Food ServiceHours: 7 hours / 5 days per week (M-F) starting June 3, 2024-August 9, 2024
SUMMARY:
The Food Service Head Cook coordinates the proper preparation of food, preparing salad bar setup and maintenance during service, service line set up, and serving of meals. The Head Cook supervises kitchen cleaning as part of maintaining a safe food production and service environment. The Head Cook supervises recordkeeping of temperatures and production, inventory counting and cashiering duties including recording meal sales, record keeping, money collection and all other functions included in processing advanced payments.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Food Service experience preferred but not required.
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Oral and written communication skills and English language skills
Interpersonal relations skills
Basic math and accounting skills.
Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
Basic personal computer skills
Customer service and public relations skills
Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Organizational skills
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to lift 50lbs on a frequent basis
Ability to promote and follow building and departmental policies
Apply and follow all school district policies and state of Iowa laws.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
- Computers, kitchen equipment, and cashier equipment
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks required for this job.
Job Tasks Descriptions
Understands, communicates, and leads the customer service approach of the Food Services Program.
Participates and coordinates in the proper preparation and/or reheating of main course items, side dishes and salad bar preparation and serving of meals according to the Food Service Department Standards.
Coordinates in the proper receiving, storage and inventorying of all foods, paper, chemicals and dry stores according to the Food Service Department Standards.
Ensures the freshness of all prepared items by implementing proper rotation of food items prepared, properly wrapping and labeling prepared food items, and preparing only the amounts of food items as assigned.
Maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen, cafeteria and storage areas including, but not limited to, walk-ins, refrigeration, freezers, dry storage and Food Service site office areas.
Coordinates the meal service preparation at the school site. Follows menu instructions, portion sizes; utilize proper equipment, etc.
Maintains a smooth flow of service and coordinates to assure that the students, staff and faculty have a pleasurable dining experience.
Coordinates the accurate inputting of all production and meal count data required for compliance with the National School Lunch Program.
Accurately reports all sales transactions, account balances, collection of funds, processing of advanced payments and preparation of daily deposit slips.
Foster district commitment to excellence and equity by ensuring that employees and students are valued, respected and provided a positive work/learning environment.
Establish positive relations with internal and external customers, including students, staff, and school administration, parents, and community members.
Perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
..
X
.
Walk
..
X
.
Sit
.
X
..
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
..
X
.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Reach with hands and arms
..
X
.
Climb or balance
..
X
.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
.
X
..
Talk
..
X
.
Hear
..
X
.
Taste
.
X
..
Smell
.
X
..
WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds
...
X
Up to 25 pounds
...
X
Up to 50 pounds
..
X
.
Up to 100 pounds
.
X
..
More than 100 pounds
X
...
MENTAL FUNCTIONS
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Compare
.
X
..
Analyze
.
X
..
Communicate
..
X
.
Copy
.
X
..
Coordinate
..
X
.
Instruct
.
X
..
Compute
..
X
.
Synthesize
X
...
Evaluate
.
X
..
Use Interpersonal Skills
..
X
.
Compile
.
X
..
Negotiate
X
...
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Amount of Time
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
.
X
..
Work near moving mechanical parts
..
X
.
Work in high, precarious places
X
...
Fumes or airborne particles
X
...
Toxic or caustic chemicals
X
...
Outdoor weather conditions
X
...
Extreme cold (non-weather)
.
X
..
Extreme heat (non-weather)
.
X
..
Risk of electrical shock
X
...
Work with explosives
X
...
Risk of radiation
X
...
Vibration
.
X
..
VISION DEMANDS
REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
No special vision requirements
.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
.
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
X
Peripheral vision
.
Depth perception
.
Ability to adjust focus
X
NOISE LEVEL
Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job
Very quiet
.
Quiet
.
Moderate
X
Loud
.
Very loud
.
Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grievance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes@boone.k12.ia.us, at BCSD, 500 7th Street, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 432-0750.