– High School Diploma or GED; ability to read, write and follow directions and perform simple technology tasks; must be at least twenty (20) years of age

• Meet the demands of an institutional cook which includes producing large quantity recipes.
• Utilize different cooking methods which include scratch, batch, and convenience items.
• Follow standardized recipes to ensure nutritional requirements per federal guidelines.
• Safely operate cooking equipment, including but not limited to ovens, range top, steamers, tilt skillet, mixer, slicer.
• Store food and supplies properly per guidelines.
• Perform all cleaning duties as assigned.
• Serve students, staff, and visitors during meal periods, providing quality customer service.
• Follow directions (written and verbal).
• Work well with others in a team environment.
• Work as scheduled and attend meetings and training as necessary/required.
• Cooperate with school officials and parents.

• Maintain professional personal appearance and demonstrate respect for colleagues.
• Attend work regularly; report to work on time; and provide advance notice of need for absence.
• Complete work efficiently and accurately within deadlines without supervision.
• Perform job responsibilities consistently; use time wisely, plan properly, take care of materials and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate trustworthiness; exercise good judgment.
• Support, implement, assist with, and/or ensure application of district initiatives and other programs or directives of the Superintendent and Board.
• Keep direct supervisor informed of the progress being made in area(s) of responsibility.
• Attend meetings and/or staff development that address area(s) of responsibility as directed by supervisor.
• Complete and submit all forms, reports, documentation, and trainings by required dates and in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Communicate appropriately and work effectively with all populations.
• Remain open to suggestions and innovative ideas; receive and apply feedback.
• Demonstrate competence in areas of responsibility.
• Exhibit desirable qualities such as commitment to job responsibilities, enthusiasm, cooperation, creativity, tact, positive attitude/work ethic, dependability, punctuality, self- discipline/control, poise, voice control, effective nonverbal communication, a professional appearance, initiative, and a genuine concern and interest for others.
• Follow the specific requirements established by the School Board (LEA), State Department of Education (SDE), the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (SBESE), and/or Federal regulations and guidelines established by each.
• Perform any duty, not specifically assigned, as deemed necessary by the assigning authority in order to maintain continuity where needed.

• Ability to continuously stand or walk.
• Ability to bend, climb stairs and lift frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds frequently.
• Ability to squat occasionally.
• Ability to tolerate physical exposure to cold, heat, dampness and noise