Head Cook - Middlebranch

High School Diploma or equivalent, prior experience with food service, Servsafe Certification and Ohio Department of Health Certification REPORTS TO : Building Principal and Cafeteria Supervisor SUPERVISES: Building Cooks and Student Workers JOB GOAL: Work with Cafeteria Staff to provide courteous, orderly, punctual, and safe delivery of nutritious and tasty meals to students EVALUATION : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: *Organize and direct food service employees/students by establishing work schedules & routines; introduce, orient, & instruct new/substitute employees *Follow recipes and make adjustments for quantity needed *Operate ovens, pressure cookers, steamers, slicers, dishwashers, mixers, etc. and work on gas or electrical equipment with hot surfaces, and sharp edges *Deal with students/staff in a friendly manner, even the occasional unruly person *Model rules of cleanliness by keeping work area clean and exhibiting proper dress and grooming to staff; expect the same of entire staff *Unlock and prepare kitchen area for daily routine and begin preparing meals *Recheck daily menu, its requirements, instruct or assign incoming personnel to duties as needed, follow through on daily routine *Place all orders - food, produce, and supplies with Cafeteria Supervisor *Oversee and assist in serving lines *Maintain bookkeeping records, including daily reports of food prepared, number of meals served, and inventory records; complete time sheets & other forms *Anticipate personnel/equipment needs; submit requests to Supervisor *Lift a minimum of 30 pounds, and with help lift other amounts of weight *Handle trays, pots, and pans, along with silverware and dishes if required *Use water containing soap and disinfectants, without allergic reaction *Communicate and work with Custodians and daily delivery personnel *Maintain proper care of stock in refrigerators, freezers, and storeroom *Work with Principal and Cafeteria Supervisor for the overall operation of cafeteria *Promote safe practices in food preparation and equipment use *Use proper methods of sanitation so as to avoid any possible harm to students/staff and to pass all inspections by Local/State/Federal authorities *Occasional exposure to blood and bodily fluids *Comply with all Plain Local Board of Education policies and procedures *Perform other duties as directed