Cook Assistant

Cook Assistant 

$12.46 hourly

Temporary/Seasonal Position

Reports to: Head Cook

Position Purpose:

Provide assistance to the Outdoor School Site Head Cook in 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. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Preparation work for each meal including but not limited to: baking, making salads, preparing vegetable displays.
• Preparing serving area for each meal.
• Preparing snacks for afternoon, cabin time. 
• Preparing snacks for adults/high school students in the evening. 
• Placing food into serving dishes for tables during meals. 
• Filling condiment containers (sugar, salt, pepper, ketchup, etc.)
• Cleaning counters and coffee area after meals
• Sweeping/mopping floors as needed. 
• Washing pots/pans as needed. 
• Cleaning cooking utensils.
• Unloading and stacking deliveries.
• Preparing boxes for students cook-outs.
• Filling flour/sugar bins as needed.
• Serving meals to site population. 
• Washing dishes as needed. 
• Communicate with others utilizing appropriate verbal and non-verbal interactions. 

Other Job Functions:

• 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 prior to first day on the job.
• Knowledge of proper kitchen hygiene and attire. 

Education and Experience:

• Food preparation experience.