Job Title:                    Substitute Cook                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Responsible to:          Director of Food Services      

Qualifications:                

Must be physically able to perform all duties required, including lifting, bending, reaching,

stretching and pulling.      

Primary Functions:        

Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold food items to students and staff in a school setting.

Specific Duties:         

• Maintain high standards of food preparation and good sanitation practices.
• Cooperate with the head cook and food service director.
• Be punctual and dependable.
• Perform duties as assigned by head cook.
• Be positive and friendly with students, teachers and co-workers.
• Practice safety precautions in the kitchen and with equipment.

Personal Hygiene Requirements:

• Bathe daily and always wear a clean blouse or uniform.
• Keep fingernails short and clean. Do not use artificial nails or nail polish.
• Jewelry should not be worn. Wedding bands are permitted.
• Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water.
• Always wash hands after using the bathroom.
• Always wear a hair net.
• Use clean gloves when serving and during as much preparation as possible.
• No smoking.
• Do not chew gum when preparing and serving food.
• Protect open sores with bandages and gloves.
• Don’t work when you are sick.