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Nutrition - Variable Hour Cook

Johnston Community School District

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Johnston, IA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

The role involves preparing, serving, and cleaning food and equipment for the school nutrition department, ensuring food quality, maintaining serving lines, and upholding safety and hygiene standards while interacting positively with students and staff.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food Service PreparationEnglish Reading and WritingBasic ArithmeticLifting 50 LbsRelate to ChildrenCommunicative SkillsCollaborative SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDFood Service Preparation Experience DesiredAbility to Read and Write English Perform Simple Arithmetic and Follow Oral and Written DirectionAbility to Do Considerable Standing and Lift 50 Lbs SafelyAbility to Relate to ChildrenPossess Good Communicative Collaborative and Interpersonal SkillsSuccessful Completion of a Criminal Background Check and Physical Capacity Profile Test Will Be Required Upon Offer

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job ID: 5887331

Position Summary: Food preparation, serving and clean up of food and equipment for the School Nutrition Department.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Food service preparation experience desired

  • Be able to read and write English, perform simple arithmetic and follow oral and written direction

  • Be able to do considerable standing and have the ability to lift 50 lbs safely

  • Ability to relate to children

  • Possess good communicative, collaborative, and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Performance Criteria

  • Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students

  • Contributes to creating a positive work environment

  • Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality

  • Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day

  • Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job

  • Works independently and with confidence

  • Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations

  • Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

  • Performs tasks in a timely manner

  • Responsible for food preparation and acceptability of food before and after preparation

  • Responsible for maintaining serving line

  • Responsible for operation, cleaning, and maintaining all types of equipment

  • Maintains appearance appropriate to job responsibilities (wear uniform type clothing, hair net covering on the hair, and comfortable, safe rubber-soled shoes)

  • Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:45am-2:00pm

Benefits:

  • Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

  • Employee assistance program

  • Paid leave and holidays

  • Tuition reimbursement

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