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Form of workPosition Type:
Food Service/Head Cook
Date Posted:
5/9/2023
Location:
Ledges Elementary School
The Boone Community School District has made a significant effort to live our motto Expect the Best...Achieve Success.
Boone Community School District is located 10 minutes west of Ames and roughly 1 hour north of the Des Moines Metro Area. Our staff work daily to Value the Uniqueness of All, Give a Fresh Start Each Day, Partner with Families, Develop Positive Character, and Ensure Learning.
We have earned a reputation for being an innovative and progressive school district that includes $43+million in building projects to be completed by the fall of 2023. This includes a Pre-K-1st grade early childhood learning center and a multipurpose education center. The City of Boone is a great place to live, grow and play.
Boone is voted #1 Affordable Small Town... Where You'd Actually Want to Live by Realtor.com.
Title: Head Cook / Kitchen Manager
Reports To: Director of Food Service
Work Year: 9 months
Pay: Direct Deposit on the last day of the month
Job Goal: To provide each school child with a nutritious and high quality meal prepared in a safe and efficient environment. It is the goal of every position to provide services which will ensure the successful and efficient operations of the BCSD.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or experience or equivalent training in food services
Ability to positively interact with Food Service Director, support staff/district employees, students and community members
Self Starter/ Multi-Tasker
Have effective communication skills
Maintain good personal hygiene
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Responsibilities:
Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, safety standards, board policies and administrative rules.
Oversee the kitchen operations, scheduling, training and supervising cooks and kitchen helpers.
Coordinate food preparation, use of standardized recipes and analyze nutritional value of food products served.
Maintain records and data associated with the operations of the kitchen.
Keep a working inventory of all food products and supplies in the freezer and storage area.
Provide input as to quantity and quality of products ordered for food services.
Oversee operations and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
Adjust recipes to produce the desired quantity of food product.
Utilize the HACCP principles in assuring the safety of food preparation and implementation of standard operating procedures as applied to the food service area.
Order product and produce needed each week for meal preparation.
Maintain a high quality flavor and appearance of food items served to students.
Be sensitive and accommodating to students requiring special menu situations because of medical reasons.
Plan and assign preparation of breakfast menu items for service on a daily basis.
Initiative and Creativity while following applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, safety standards, board policies and administrative rules in a fast-paced work environment.
Dress appropriately for the position and work required.
Complete all general duties and tasks associated with this assigned position in a timely and efficient manner.
Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned.
The listed responsibilities would be typical. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the Food Service Director on an "as needed" basis.
Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grieveance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes@boone.k12.ia.us, at BCSD, 500 7th Stret, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 433-0750
Food Service/Head Cook
Date Posted:
5/9/2023
Location:
Ledges Elementary School
The Boone Community School District has made a significant effort to live our motto Expect the Best...Achieve Success.
Boone Community School District is located 10 minutes west of Ames and roughly 1 hour north of the Des Moines Metro Area. Our staff work daily to Value the Uniqueness of All, Give a Fresh Start Each Day, Partner with Families, Develop Positive Character, and Ensure Learning.
We have earned a reputation for being an innovative and progressive school district that includes $43+million in building projects to be completed by the fall of 2023. This includes a Pre-K-1st grade early childhood learning center and a multipurpose education center. The City of Boone is a great place to live, grow and play.
Boone is voted #1 Affordable Small Town... Where You'd Actually Want to Live by Realtor.com.
Title: Head Cook / Kitchen Manager
Reports To: Director of Food Service
Work Year: 9 months
Pay: Direct Deposit on the last day of the month
Job Goal: To provide each school child with a nutritious and high quality meal prepared in a safe and efficient environment. It is the goal of every position to provide services which will ensure the successful and efficient operations of the BCSD.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or experience or equivalent training in food services
Ability to positively interact with Food Service Director, support staff/district employees, students and community members
Self Starter/ Multi-Tasker
Have effective communication skills
Maintain good personal hygiene
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Responsibilities:
Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, safety standards, board policies and administrative rules.
Oversee the kitchen operations, scheduling, training and supervising cooks and kitchen helpers.
Coordinate food preparation, use of standardized recipes and analyze nutritional value of food products served.
Maintain records and data associated with the operations of the kitchen.
Keep a working inventory of all food products and supplies in the freezer and storage area.
Provide input as to quantity and quality of products ordered for food services.
Oversee operations and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
Adjust recipes to produce the desired quantity of food product.
Utilize the HACCP principles in assuring the safety of food preparation and implementation of standard operating procedures as applied to the food service area.
Order product and produce needed each week for meal preparation.
Maintain a high quality flavor and appearance of food items served to students.
Be sensitive and accommodating to students requiring special menu situations because of medical reasons.
Plan and assign preparation of breakfast menu items for service on a daily basis.
Initiative and Creativity while following applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, safety standards, board policies and administrative rules in a fast-paced work environment.
Dress appropriately for the position and work required.
Complete all general duties and tasks associated with this assigned position in a timely and efficient manner.
Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned.
The listed responsibilities would be typical. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the Food Service Director on an "as needed" basis.
Boone Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. If you have questions or a grieveance, contact the BCSD Equity Coordinator Mrs. Jill Janes, jjanes@boone.k12.ia.us, at BCSD, 500 7th Stret, Boone, Iowa 50036; (515) 433-0750
