TITLE:   Assistant Cook – Approximately 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day (0.875 FTE) 

REPORTS TO:  Food Service Manager and Business Manager

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.  Full job description available upon request.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 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. Assists in ordering, receiving and verifying supply delivery and rotates into existing stock. 
13. Computes and maintains accurate inventory and student meal count records.
14. Shuts off, breaks down, and sanitizes designated areas and items.
15. Prepares food for the following day.
16. Assists in the maintenance of quality and portion control of all food served.
17. Maintains a high standard of personal cleanliness and proper grooming as per sanitation code.
18. Professionally represents school and District in interactions with parents, community, staff and students.
     

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Works a school year calendar, approximately 178 days at 0.875 FTE (7 hours per day).  Based on current OSEA salary schedule and negotiated agreement, salary (code 6 – starting $16.39/hr. – $18.93/hr.) with excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance and Oregon state retirement. Paid time off includes one sick day per month worked and two personal days, pro-rated per school year. Benefit information can be found at https://www.seaside.k12.or.us/hr/benefits. 

TO APPLY:  Submit an application on line by following the link on the District http://www.seaside.k12.or.us/employment and follow the Application Process instructions to complete online application process.   Questions about the application process:  Contact Human Resources, 503-738-5591.

TIMELINE:  Closing date: When filled   Starting immediately.

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 Special Services Director at (503)738-5591.  Speech/hearing impaired individuals may reach the District through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1(800)735-2900.