CNP Baker

Baker

Reports to:

Food Service Manager

Department:

Child Nutrition

Pay Grade

M 3 @ 193 days

Funding Source:

Qualifications

Primary Purpose:

To operate a department, which meets or exceeds standards set forth by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, and to perform with skill multiple tasks necessary to operate a department in which nutritious, attractive, and satisfying meals are prepared and served under high standards of sanitation and safety to all students.

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED (English)

Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Applicant must work well under pressure

Experience:

In large quantity food preparation preferred

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics

as they lead others.

Positive Engagement

Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table

Builds relationships – Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders

Exhibits professionalism – Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth

Models ethics – Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders

Communicates effectively- Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision

Student-centered Excellence

Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff

Demonstrates expertise – Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence

Establishes shared vision – Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality

Implements plans- Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources

Expects results – Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement

Joint Empowerment

Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action

Promotes collaboration – Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district

Inspires Action – Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals

Builds capacity – Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals

Develops leaders – Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments

Adaptive Innovation

Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers

Scans Environment – Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district’s future advancement

Manages change – Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision

Champions solutions – Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things

Acknowledges outcomes – Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure

Technical Skills, Responsibilities and Duties

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others

• Review menus to determine type and quantities of pastries, and baked goods to be prepared.
• Prepares baking of food items for each meal.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers to make pastries and baked goods.
• Bakes and prepares pastries and baked goods.
• Observes and tastes food being baked and adds ingredients or seasoning to improve flavor or texture as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

It is the policy of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin or age.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Continual standing, walking, pushing, and pulling; frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing (ladder), moderate lifting and carrying; moderate exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Equipment Used:

Large and small kitchen equipment and tools including electric slicer, mixer, pressure steamer, deep-fat fryer, sharp cutting tools, oven, dishwasher, and food and utility cart.