Job Description

FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES HEAD COOK - 7.5 hrs/day (190 days/school year calendar)

HAYES ELEMENTARY

6:00 am - 1:30pm

INTERNAL BIDDERS: OPEN THRU 11/5/26 @ 4 P.M. INTERNAL BIDDERS MUST APPLY BY COMPLETING AN INTERNAL APPLICATION VIA THE DISTRICT WEBSITE.

All other current district employees (not FNS), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (will hire externally if no internal bidders): OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Rate of Pay: $17.16/hr

Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

1. Responsible for serving breakfasts and lunches which meet federal, state and District requirements.
2. Oversees food service activities at satellite location; may heat convenience foods per manufacturer/district instructions.
3. Orders foods and supplies.
4. Supervises food service personnel. Oversees food service activities at the satellite location.
5. Assists in control of food and supply costs with inventory control, proper storage and handling, and portion control.
6. Maintains records (including production, payroll and attendance) required by federal, state, and district regulations.
7. Maintains standards of sanitation, safety, production, service, and food quality.
8. Ability to effectively communicate with students, faculty, parents, fellow workers and supervisors personally, via phone, email and in writing. Maintains good public relations.
9. Inspects equipment periodically, recommending needed repairs or replacement.
10. Assists in making the school food and nutrition services program an integral part of the educational program.
11. Assists manager in monitoring site performance and developing improvement strategies.
12. May be required to cover in buildings other than the one assigned.
13. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Physical Requirements of Position:

• PHYSICAL - The head cook is physically able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods and to walk much of the time during the day; is able to work in very warm surroundings; has manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment, and is able to lift materials weighing at least 46 pounds. May be required to climb stairs.

Special Qualification Required/Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE-The School Food Service head cook shall possess competence in the above stated areas of responsibility. It is required that the cooks in charge have a high school diploma or GED.
• Maintain ServSafe Certification (6 months to obtain certification)

The Davenport Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.