Cook

Location : Office of Child Development About the Employer

Success for All... Takes us All At Culver City Unified School District, we take our responsibility seriously and are committed to excellence for all students in what we call The 4 A's : Academics, Athletics, Activities, and The Arts.

Taking a Whole Child approach, our vision is that 100% of our students graduate from high school with unlimited opportunities in college and career, and are prepared to be successful in everything they endeavor to try.

Job Information

Date Posted : 2 / 11 / 2022 Application Deadline : 3 / 18 / 2022 12 : 00 PM Pacific Employment Type : Full Time Length of Work Year : 12 month position Salary : $3112.

76 - $3794.98 monthly per Classified Salary Schedule - Range 14 Number Openings : (At time of posting) 1 Contact : Catherine Cummings Email : catherinecummings@ccusd.

org Phone : 310 842-4220 4214 Hours of Assignment : 6 : 30 a.m. - 3 : 00 p.m. Test Date / Times : : March 9, 2022 9 : 00 a.

m. and 2 : 00 p.m. (You will only come to one testing time.) Job Summary

Job Summary

• Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of hot and cold menu items in large quantities at an assigned District site;
• assist in other food preparation duties as directed; maintain the facilities in a safe, clean, sanitary and orderly condition;

train and provide work direction to staff at an assigned food service location.

Job Description / Essential Elements : BASIC FUNCTION :

• Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, prepare, cook, bake and serve a variety of hot and cold menu items in large quantities at an assigned District site;
• assist in other food preparation duties as directed; maintain the facilities in a safe, clean, sanitary and orderly condition;

train and provide work direction to staff at an assigned food service location.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES :

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Oversee and participate in the preparation, production, cooking and serving of hot and cold menu items including main dishes, meats, starches, vegetables, soups, gravies, sauces, salads and sandwiches;

maintain adherence to food quality standards including appearance and nutritional requirements; monitor temperatures of food during cooking, cooling and serving to ensure that food safety standards are met.

Ensure that the food prepared and served meets the guidelines on menu specifications and recipes; determine the appropriate quantity of food items for cooking;

measure and weigh ingredients; calculate, adjust and extend recipes.

Maintain facilities in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition; clean food service equipment, utensils and appliances; store supplies;

ensure compliance with kitchen sanitation and safety procedures and regulations.

• Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment including ovens, stove / ranges, kettles, skillets, grills, broilers, slicers, choppers, mixers, dishwashers, warmers and other kitchen tools and equipment as required.
• Coordinate the storage of unused food and supplies and disposal of unusable leftovers; utilize proper methods of storing and rotating foods;

Assist with inventory and maintain routine records as directed; prepare records of foods cooked and foods left over.

Train and provide work direction to assigned food service employees; monitor the performance of staff in production, preparation and serving activities.

Provide input to the Director and Supervisor regarding employee performance.

• Prepare and cook food for a variety of special events and banquets as requested; assist during catered events as requested.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and experience :

Any combination equivalent to : graduation from high school supplemented by specialized training or coursework in nutrition, quantity cooking or related field, and two years experience in quantity food preparation.

Knowledge of :

• Methods of preparing, cooking and serving foods in large quantities; terminology, ingredients, equivalent measures and characteristics of ingredients and methods of substitution;
• food handling policies, procedures and regulations; proper food storage temperature, time and methods; portion control techniques;
• operation of standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements; sanitation practices related to the handling and serving of food;

interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; basic math; oral and written communication skills.

Ability to :

• Prepare, cook and serve a variety of foods in quantity at an assigned nutrition service facility; prepare and serve food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations;
• operate food service equipment safely and efficiently; maintain food service equipment and areas in a clean and sanitary condition;
• ensure that food items are prepared, served and stored properly; work independently with little direction; communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• train and provide work direction to others; meet schedules and time lines; plan and organize work; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;

observe and follow health and safety regulations; understand and follow written or oral directions; maintain records.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Environment :

Environment :

Indoor kitchen environment; subject to heat from ovens.

Physical demands :

• Standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy food trays, carts and supplies;
• walking; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally;

bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to monitor food quality and quantity.

Hazards :

Heat from ovens; exposure to very hot foods, equipment and metal objects; working around knives, slicers or other sharp objects;

exposure to cleaning chemicals and fumes.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and experience : Any combination equivalent to : graduation from high school supplemented by specialized training or coursework in nutrition, quantity cooking or related field, and two years experience in quantity food preparation.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION : All applicants must pass a Cook written skills test in order to proceed into the next phase of the interview process.

This is a multiple-choice test, you are given one hour to complete it. TEST DATE : March 9, 2022 at 9 : 00 a.m. and 2 : 00 p.

m. ACCOMMODATIONS : In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, applicants with disabilities may request that reasonable accommodation be given related to the examination process itself.

Applicants must notify the Office of Human Resources in writing of the type of accommodations being requested at the time of filing the application.

Applicants may be required to provide documentation supporting the request for accommodation when the request is made. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : All employment offers are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following : Fingerprint / background clearance, a tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status.

If you are hired, we will require you to prove that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine(s) or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.

A physical examination clearance is required for certain positions for the district. All candidates with a record of convictions must indicate such on the confidential data form, which is attached to the job application.

A record of conviction w