Cook II - 5 hour

2323 E Farwell Road
Mead, WA 99021
Human Resources
509-465-6010
Fax: 509-465-7680
www.mead354.org
November 21, 2023
CLASSIFIED VACANCY
Mead High School
Cook II
Monday - Friday
5 hours per day/8:15 AM - 1:15 PM
181 days
JOB SUMMARY:
This position will work under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager. Within this general framework, specific duties will vary.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare foods for meal service utilizing safe food handling practices and program procedures.
• Operates, cleans and maintains kitchen equipment safely as instructed.
• Accurately completes production records utilizing department software.
• Prepares service areas for service.
• Accurately use various computer systems necessary to complete job duties.
• Ensures that customers are able to move through serving lines expeditiously.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, healthful environment in the lunchroom area.
• Assists other employees in preparing for meal service and cleaning of kitchen area.
• Cashier for meal service ensuring program standards are met.
• Serves meals to customers, ensuring program standards are met.
• Stores left-over food as directed.
• Cleans tables, carts and work area.
• Wash dishes, pots and pans and be able to safely operate and clean dishwasher.
• Assist with other food and nutrition related duties as assigned by the kitchen manager.
• Ensure safe food handling, preparation and cleaning according to HACCP standards, program procedures. and health department regulations.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively, positively and professionally with administration, staff and students in oral and written form.
• Maintain confidentiality and display ethical behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a State Food Handler's Permit.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have current or receive Level 1 School Nutrition Association certificate with 3 months of hire.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply basic child nutrition guidelines and requirements.
• Must be able to serve food across serving area.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time on a hard surface.
• Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials and safe work practices.
• Experience in food service preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and do mathematics for keeping records and reports.
• Must have ability to get along with students, co-workers, and building staff.
• Must maintain continuing education credits to meet USDA professional standards.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT and Salary:
As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of the Mead Support and Service Professionals and Policies and Procedures of Mead School District. A typical school year consists of 180 days plus 10 holidays, September through June of each school year. The individual number of days may vary by position as defined within the CBA.
The salary range for the position is: Min $16.72 - Max $19.56. Salary placement will be at step 1 on the appropriate scale for the position unless otherwise noted within the contract. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Mead School District website at https://www.mead354.org/about-us/department-directory/human-resources/new-pageMead policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://www.mead354.org/about-us/board-of-directors/board-policies
Each employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed less than a full work year shall be entitled to a proportionate part of the sick leave allowance. A maximum of three (3) days of annual leave are provided for all employees based on the employee's scheduled employment hours per day to be used for an absence during work hours, or to be accumulated for the purpose of cash out.
Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.
Physical Demands: 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.
A person working in this position will exert 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly while carrying, pushing, and/or pulling to move objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. The employee frequently uses chemicals in the performance of this job. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.
APPLICATION:
Any Mead School District Child Nutrition Service employee, interested in this position need to apply for this position via the application system, Talent Ed Recruit & Hire at www.mead354.org/employment by accessing the internal postings via the Internal link on the upper right-hand corner of the page. You will need to log in using your district email to see internal postings. Please complete the required information on the internal application, including uploading a letter of interest and current resume to your profile, on or before 11:59 PM, November 30, 2023.
All other applicants interested in this position, must apply for this posting through a link to our online applicant system found on the website at www.mead354.org. Upload the required documents to your application. Below is a list of required materials. If you have questions regarding this process, you may contact Stacey Vivit at the District Administration Building or email stacey.vivit@mead354.org. The application, along with all required documents must be completed on or before 11:59 PM, November 30, 2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION

1. Your Resume
2. Your Letter of Interest, which speaks specifically to your abilities in the area you are applying
3. Three (3) dated and current letters of recommendation (within the last 3 years)

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, genetic information or veteran status. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/RCW 28A.640 officer, Section 504 coordinator, and/or Affirmative Action officer. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Services Office at (509) 465-6010.
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