Job Title:  Production Specialist - Cook

Pay Grade:  AU01; 175 DAYS

Primary Purpose:
Responsible for the production of a major food group such as meats, salads, vegetables, bread, etc.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent, preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Must be sufficiently proficient in the English language to permit the employee to communicate in the workplace
Ability to understand verbal instructions and written work-related documentation such as manuals, recipes, and safety rules
Must be able to perform basic arithmetic operations requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
 

Experience:
None required.  Training will be provided on the job as an on-going endeavor without regard to length of service or
skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1.       Prepare and assist with the preparation of menu items within a given time frame as outlined on the food production record or as instructed by the manager.

2.       Follow standardized recipes and be able to increase or decrease with accuracy.

3.       Prepare service lines with proper serving utensils and ensure full responsibility for garnishing in a way that will enhance the overall eye appeal.

4.       Perform all tasks within a given time frame and serve customers with a reasonable degree of speed.

5.       Assist the manager in maintaining precise food production records by consistently and accurately reporting any additional foods prepared or discarded.

6.       Assist in the clean-up process (putting food away, washing pots and pans, sweeping and mopping, putting stock away, carrying trash out, etc.).

7.       Demonstrate sound safety and sanitation practices.

8.       Complete tasks without supervision.

9.       Participate in breakfast and lunch promotions.

10.    Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Use of large and small institutional kitchen equipment including, but not limited to electric slicer, mixer, steamer, convection oven, and sharp/serrated cutting tools.
Posture: extended Extensive standing, bending/stooping, twisting, and pulling/pushing.
Motion: Walking.
Lifting: Lifting (up to 40 lbs. without assistance), and on occasion, repetitively; carrying.
Environment: Work in a fast pace environment; moderate exposure to extreme temperature changes.
Mental Demands:  Maintain emotional control under stress.
 

EEOC Statement:

Hays Consolidated I.S.D. will not discriminate against any person in employment or exclude any person from participating in or receiving benefits of any of its activities or programs on any basis prohibited on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.

 
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Positions are extended annually based upon availability of funding.