Cook

Position Cook

Building Middle School

Terms of Employment School year (184 days), 5.5 hours/day, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Prepares menu items from standardized recipes for breakfast, lunch, and snack.

Maintains high standards of production, safety, and sanitation at all times.

Maintains an ongoing plan for professional growth by attending meetings, workshops, and seminars as required by USDA.

Fills food and supply orders for transport to other buildings.

Prepares and loads foods for transport to satellite schools.

Stores foods according to health and safety regulations.

Maintains accurate records for production, transport, and time/temperature.

Provides information to the Director of School Nutrition Services for budget planning and preparation.

Sanitizes tables and benches in lunchroom.

Follows directions of Chef or Specialist/Coordinator.

Checks menu in advance for food preparation and daily workload.

Operates point of sale terminal during meal service.

Operates dishwasher and properly stores trays and silverware.

Washes and sanitizes pots and pans.

Cleans kitchen and equipment daily according to standards of production kitchen.

Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT IT TAKES:

• Experience or training in volume food preparation preferred.
• ServSafeâ Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of modern methods of quantity food preparation.
• Knowledge of use and care of institutional kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules and regulations.
• Able to make arithmetic computations and keep accurate records.
• Works effectively with school personnel, subordinates, students, parents, and community groups.
• Possesses stamina to stand and/or walk on hard flooring for long periods.
• Ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures.
• Ability to work with chemical and cleaning agents.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy food items or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Possesses manual dexterity necessary to shred, chop, assemble, and mix foods.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE:

• $17.00 per hour
• Paid time off including 11 paid time off days and 5 holidays (prorated from start date through June 2027).
• Comprehensive benefits package (with no probationary period), including vision, life insurance, disability insurance, accident insurance, and Wisconsin Retirement System pension plan. This position does not qualify for health or dental insurance.
• Free Greenheck Turner Community Center fitness center membership for employee and spouse.

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply on WECAN at https://wecan.waspa.org, Vacancy ID#: 273075

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 27.5 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any pending criminal charges? If yes, explain: Include dates, location of court, nature and place of charge or conviction and disposition of the case.
• Have you ever pled guilty, or no contest/nolo contendere, to or been convicted of an ordinance violation (other than minor traffic violations), misdemeanor, or felony? If yes, please explain: include dates, location of court, nature and place of charge or conviction and disposition of the case.
• Please provide 2 -3 professional references with their names, title, employer, and contact information.

Work Location: In person