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Nutrition - Variable Hour Cook

Part-time

Johnston Community School District

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Johnston, IA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Johnston Community School District is hiring a Nutrition - Variable Hour Cook. The Variable Hour Cook is responsible for food preparation, serving, and cleanup of food and equipment for the School Nutrition Department. This role requires the ability to work independently, maintain positive communication with staff and students, and adhere to confidentiality. The successful candidate will also demonstrate initiative and adapt to changing situations.

Key focus areas include Work well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students, Contribute to creating a positive work environment, and Demonstrate integrity and respect confidentiality.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, Read And Write English, and Perform Simple Arithmetic. Important skills include Read English, Write English, Perform Simple Arithmetic, Follow Oral Direction, Follow Written Direction, and Relate To Children.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Read EnglishWrite EnglishPerform Simple ArithmeticFollow Oral DirectionFollow Written DirectionRelate to ChildrenCommunicative SkillsCollaborative SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDAbility to Lift 50 Lbs SafelySuccessful Criminal Background CheckSuccessful Physical Capacity Profile TestFood Service Preparation Experience

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job ID: 5855033

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: Mnday - Friday 8:30am-1:45pm

Benefits:

  • Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

  • Employee assistance program

  • Paid leave and holidays

  • Tuition reimbursement

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