Cook -- Wilson (13545) JobID: 13545 + Position Type: Food and Nutrition/ Cook + Date Posted: 10/29/2024 + Location: Wilson Middle School    17.08 per hourSummers off! Nine (9) month positionNights and weekends off!Be home when your kids are home!Work the same schedule as your kids’ school schedule!Never take work home with you!All district benefits in accordance with work agreement PRINCIPAL DUTIES:Assume responsibility for preparing main dishes, vegetables and additional menu items as needed. Use standardized recipes, methods of production and advanced preparation techniquesParticipate in serving good quality food.Train and serve as back for - Assistant ManagerAssist cafeteria manager with determining necessary quantities of food and supplies to order.Assist with necessary record keeping and daily production recordsAssist with general clean up dutiesComply with and make accommodations for students with special diet restrictions.Maintain open, positive communication with all people served by the food service department.Participate in short courses, meetings, and in-service training, as requested.Attend work as scheduled and arrive on time fully prepared to begin work. Follow established building/department procedures if there is a need to arrive late, be absent or leave the workplace. Available to work flexible hours.Regular attendance.Other duties may be assigned. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND APTITUDES:Must possess positive leadership traits.Serve as a positive team leader, maintain a positive attitude.Ability to manage/lead people, mentor new employeesSuccessfully uses problem-solving skills.Knowledge of school food service programs, nutritional standards, and sanitation.Possess strong communication skills, customer service.Basic computer skills required.Demonstrates professional conduct and confidentiality at all times.Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. CLASSIFICATION:Food Service Group C $17.08 per hourHours: 6:30 am to 1:00 pm; six and one half hours (6.5)Nine (9) MonthsAll district benefits in accordance with work agreement EMPLOYMENT DATE:As arranged. PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The physical demands described here are representative of 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as food trays, canned goods and frozen food packages. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as carts and food preparation equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while preparing food. WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is consistently above average. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the kitchen and cafeteria performing their duties. Temperatures in the work area are consistently higher than the average found in the building. The employee will frequently stand or move on floors that are damp. Employees must be able to work with known food allergens. The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Cedar Rapids Community School district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at 319-558-2747. HR Support:Michelle KoellingContact Information:Jenny HookManager of Food and Nutritionjhook@crschools.us319-558-2305