Central Kitchen Cook

Job Summary: Manages, supervises and performs a variety of cooking and related tasks in the preparation and presentation foods, food services and related kitchen functions for the Peoria Unified School District (PUSD).Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following. Coordinates schedules, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects. Evaluates work performance. Provides feedback, technical guidance. Advises personnel of new or revised information. Plans, supervises and performs food preparation work. Reviews planned menus, schedules and related requirements. Oversees removal of food supplies, products, seasonings and other items necessary from inventory. As required, initiates purchase and/or restocking of supplies and materials. Participates in cleaning and sanitation to kitchen, food preparation and other relevant areas. Determines compliance to established and required practices and procedures. Reviews and monitors food service lines. Observes operations and activities. Works with others to keep food available, stored and served at the correct temperature. Monitors student portions. As required, prepares food production worksheets. Reviews past records and files. Determines appropriate amount of food products, service and related items required As required, oversees and performs a variety of duties associated with handling, collecting, verifying, reconciling and/or depositing cash, receipts and other forms of payment received. Reviews food products delivered. Determines adherence with and compliance to quantity and quality of product ordered. Works with appropriate parties on problems and issues related to service, deliveries, quality and quantity. As required, initiates process to return unusable and/or unwanted products and supplies. Assists with food products and supply storage. Updates files and records of products received and products utilized. Performs other duties as assigned or required. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures. Knowledge of the basic principles of management and supervision. Knowledge of the basic principles of bookkeeping and/or accounting. Knowledge of the basoc principles of inventory control. Knowledge of nutrition standards and guidelines. Skill in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying relevant Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and codes and PUSD policies and procedures Skill in identifying nutrition needs and guidelines. Skill in following written formulas, recipes, and related cooking instructions. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district. Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED AND two years of relevant food service preparation, cooking, baking, kitchen management or closely related experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check. Must be able to obtain within one month of employment and maintain a State of Arizona Food Handlers Permit. May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials, equipment, food and/or service products and other items weighing up to 50 pounds. May be exposed to extreme temperature shifts while working in a kitchen and/or freezer. May be required to work outside normal working hours. May be required to travel to perform work functions. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver license.