Assist Cook with preparation of daily meals according to a planned menu and to standards set forth by the appropriate State/Federal agency and the District Food Service Director.

2. Prepare daily school meals in the absence of Head Cook.

3. Maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.

4. Practice procedures in food preparation, use and care of equipment, and personal habits to assure that sanitation standards are met.

5. Implement timesaving production techniques and cost containment measures, while maintaining quality products.

6. Assume responsibility for receiving, storing, handling, preparing, and serving of food according to established standards.

7. Maintain required production, inventory, and recipe book records.

8. Informs Food Service Director and Manager of needed food products and supplies.

9. Checks menu ahead and takes out frozen foods to defrost in the refrigerator. Too early preparation must be avoided. Care and careful planning should be taken to ensure preparation of sufficient amounts needed, but over production is wasteful.

10. Prepares food products for special affairs.

11. The use of equipment in a safe, proper, and efficient way.

12. Follows standards of safety in storing and serving food.

13. Assists in the daily cleaning of the kitchen and work oven.

14. Practices first-in/first-out of food products.

15. Check the temperature, flavor, and texture of food before serving.

16. Follows the Food Service Director's and/or manager's instructions in preparing, portioning, and serving meals using proper food preparation techniques.

17. Prepare food in the correct amount as needed for the school location and satellite food service.

18. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Penns Grove- Carneys Point Regional Teacher Negotiated Agreement

HOURLY SALARY RANGE: $17.40 - $18.25 per hour

BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDED: Optional Disability Insurance (AFLAC, Prudential, and American General)

Pre-Tax Deduction Options