JOB TITLE:  Substitute Assistant Cook

REPORTS TO:  Food Service Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under general supervision, this position assists in preparing nutritious and attractive meals for students and staff while maintaining a clean kitchen and cafeteria and observing all Health Department regulations to create a safe and healthy work environment and delivers food.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Criminal history clearance (background and HB 2062).
3. Have a Food Handler’s Permit, or the ability to obtain a permit upon hire
4. PREFERRED: Spanish language skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policy(ies) and procedures.
2. Knows and follows all safety and sanitary rules and regulations related to food handling.
3. Prepares school meals including participating in the planning, cutting, cooking and preparation of food items.
4. Serves student breakfast and lunch.
5. Reacts to change in schedule(s) productively.
6. Checks freezers, refrigerators and dishwashers ensuring proper operating temperature is being maintained and sanitation standards are being upheld.
7. Checks food temperatures to ensure proper standards are being are being upheld before serving.
8. Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
9. Sets-up and stores equipment used to serve food.
10. Washes dishes and operates automatic kitchen equipment maintaining sanitary specifications.
11. Assists in maintaining proper care of equipment and sanitation of the kitchen.
12. Shuts off, breaks down, and sanitizes designated areas and items.
13. Prepares food for the following day.
14. Assists in the maintenance of quality and portion control of all food served.
15. Maintains a high standard of personal cleanliness and proper grooming as per sanitation code.
16. Professionally represents the school and the District in interactions with parents, community, staff and students. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Salary (code 6- starting at $16.39/hr -$18.93/hr) as per OSEA negotiated contract.     

TO APPLY:  Go to the Seaside School District website employment page, http://www.seaside.k12.or.us/employment, and follow the instructions and link to complete the online application.

TIMELINE:  Closing date: When filled.

The Seaside School District, in support of employment practices free of barriers to disabled individuals and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, provides reasonable accommodations necessary upon request and appropriate notice.  For further information or assistance, contact the Director of Special Services at (503)738-5591.  Speech/hearing impaired individuals may reach the District through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1(800)735-2900.