SUMMARY: This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: * Service daily hot lunch line to ensure compliance with portioning, plate presentation and quality guidelines. * Determine time and sequence of cooking operations to meet meal serving deadlines (e.g., breakfast, lunch, satellite). Batch cooking is required. Do not cook product for entire day service at once. * Prepare and submit food and paper orders according to menu and production logs * Perform temperature checks during meal period to ensure food is being served hot. Log results in temperature log. * Follows assigned break schedules. * Follow sanitation requirements according to state, federal or local safe food handling and as prescribed by manager. * Assist in implementation and follow-up of sanitation cleaning schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment. * Prepare and update Production records and temperature logs. When applicable, assist with production required / assigned throughout kitchen. * Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements * Attend weekly kitchen meetings held by head chef or manager. * Follows all Whitsons policies & procedures at all times ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Ensure compliance with all portioning, plate presentations and quality guidelines. * Maintain a sanitary and attractive work area at all times. Clean as you go. * Stock enough supplies at your station to last the entire day. * Menu signage is to be neat, clean, colorful and complete. * Set up attractive display plates for each menu daily. * Must adhere to all Whitsons policies * Perform additional duties as assigned. Payrate - $17.00/hour Requirements * High school graduate or equivalent. * Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments. * Must possess strong math skills * Experience cashiering * Computer Knowledge required * Extensive physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting up to 40lbs, moving side to side, bending, pushing, and pulling. * Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. * Always present a positive and professional image. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled