Cook Job at Vancouver Public Schools
Vancouver Public Schools Vancouver, WA 98661
$23.73 - $26.72 an hour
Job Description
7.0 hours per day, 9 months per year
Fair Labor Standard Act Status: Non-exempt
We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.
Résumés should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying.
All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three (3) months demonstrated successful quantity cooking experience as defined in the essential functions within the last five (5) years preferred.
- Experience with current office technology; e.g., computers, fax, copier, Skyward, GroupWise, MS Word, Excel.
- Must be able to read, write, perform cooking related math computations, and count coin and currency following nutrition services established standard operation procedures.
- Possess a current Washington State Food Workers Card
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and team leader as needed.
- Ability to meet tight time lines with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to sustain poise and confidence in managing emotional and difficult situations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated, with good organizational skills.
- Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements, goals, and outcomes.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with district wide staff, colleagues, students, and parents using all communication modes; i.e. electronically, in person, in writing, and over the phone.
- Ability to safely lift and move packages of food and cooking equipment weighing 1/3 of your body weight up to 50 pounds, using assistance or mechanical aid when appropriate.
- Ability to safely move around in crowded kitchen areas and to work at standard height kitchen counters.
- Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment, inspect cleanliness of work area, and read paperwork.
- Ability to assume kitchen manager duties when manager is absent.
- Must attend annual trainings as required.
- Ability to obtain a First Aid/CPR certification.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Constantly (67-100%): stand, hear, see, grasp multiple kitchen items
- Frequently (34-66%): talk, walk, stoop, bend, reach, use fingers, repetitive motion, reach at waist, lift or carry up to 25 pounds, push or pull up to 10 pounds
- Occasionally (6-33%): crouch, twist, kneel, reach below waist, operate controls, lift or carry up to 20 pounds, push or pull up to 20 pounds, exposure to loud noises
- Rarely (1-5%): sit, climb, balance, reach shoulder to overhead, lift or carry 26 to 50 pounds, push or pull 21 to 40 pounds
- Maintain composure under stress in the presence of emotionally and physically challenging interactions
- May be exposed to extreme cold, heat, wetness (non-weather related), and steam
The demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times.
- Serve as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students.
- Work in a flexible and cooperative manner.
- Prepare breakfast and lunch menu items according to standardized recipes. These menu items may include food preparation made from scratch and/or heat and serve. Food safety methods are consistently followed and monitored throughout preparation. Determine quantities of food needed based on volume and student needs while maintaining required records and within budget.
- Monitor food served for temperature and appearance, taking corrective action following established Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standard operating procedures for the child nutrition program. Ensure food proportions support reimbursable meal requirements outlined in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations.
- Safely operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, slicers, steam equipment, etc.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area. Includes washing pots and pans, operating dish washing machines, cleaning tables and chairs, doing laundry, and cleaning food preparation equipment and areas.
- May assist with other cafeteria duties, including baking, supervision of assistants, record keeping, inventory, preparing bank deposits, cashiering, money handling, and ordering. Will substitute for manager when authorized.
- Participate in food preparation and planning for after school and special activities.
- Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
It is understood that the district has the right to transfer and assign employees to best fit the needs of the district.
Benefits/Compensation:
Salary range:
New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service in a similar occupational status from other Washington School Districts or Education School Districts, may receive experience credit towards salary placement. Salary schedules can be accessed
here
.
Benefits:
Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information, including further eligibility criteria, can be found
here
.
Retirement:
Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE. Detailed information can be found
here
.
Time Off:
Vancouver Public Schools offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position
SEIU CBA
.
Primary Location
Hudson's Bay High School
Salary Range
$23.73 - $26.72 / Hourly Rate
Shift Type
Day Shift
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