Cook - North Merrick School Nutrition North Merrick, NY, USA Requisition Number 13327 Location North Merrick Job Description 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. + Fo llow sanitation re quirements according to state, f ederal 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. + M ust adhere to all Whitsons policies + Perform additional duties as assigned. Payrate - $17.00/hour Requirements 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. Work Schedule 9:00am-2:00pm Supervisor Jennifer L Hennessy Salary Target 17.00