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High Tech High · 3 months ago

Cook, Food & Nutrition Services

San Diego, California

Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$20/hr - $24.38/hr

1+ years exp

High Tech High is seeking a Cook for their Food & Nutrition Services department. The Cook will be responsible for the preparation, cooking, distribution, and packaging of food items, ensuring cleanliness and safety in the kitchen environment.

EdTechEducationIndustrial

Responsibilities

Prepare (wash, process, assemble, portion, cool) cook, bake, package, store and serve appropriate quantities of food in a timely manner according to specifications, assuring quality and quantity of foods prepared

Accurately read and utilize standardized recipes

Understand and interpret the standardized recipes

Set up work and serving areas according to the daily menu

Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters, tables, food containers and other equipment; clean and store utensils, trays, and other food services equipment

Safely operate a variety of kitchen equipment and tools including mixers, slicers, processors, convection and combi ovens, tilt skillets, grills, chillers, warmers, coolers and freezers, as well as smallwares

Pack and wrap food items according to established procedures and portion control standards

Read, accurately complete and maintain routine records and counts as required including production records, time and temperature recording, transport records, and computerized food and beverage sales transactions

Follow assigned cleaning responsibilities to maintain a clean working environment, including but not limited to: sweeping and mopping floors, removing trash bags and disposing of in dumpster, and general restroom cleaning as directed

Sweep up trash around exterior of kitchen and garbage dumpster

Assist in preparing and serving food for special events such as meetings, banquets, parties, etc

Attend a variety of meetings and in-service professional development training

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Food service experienceCalifornia Food Handlers PermitBasic math skillsBasic computer skillsCustomer service skillsEnglish communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCritical thinking

Required

High school diploma, completion of G.E.D

Minimum of 1 year of food service experience

Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid California Food Handlers Permit

Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers

Basic oral and written communication skills

Intermediate interpersonal relations skills

Basic math and accounting skills

Basic computer, keyboarding and word processing skills

Basic customer service and public relations skills

Intermediate critical thinking and problem solving skills

Intermediate organizational skills

Ability to manage confidentiality in all aspects of job

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions

Ability to understand and follow all HACCP Standard Operating Procedures

Ability to smell, taste and feel, in order to determine quality of raw and prepared food products