Job description

At the present time, a vacancy for a full-time Head Cook exists within the division of Administrative Services of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. This position is located at our Child & Career Development Center (CCDC).

Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!

We strive to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don’t wait – apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!

CCIU is now offering sign-up bonuses of up to $500 for candidates who apply and are hired between January 20 through October 31, 2022!

INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY HERE: https://www.applitrack.com/CCIU/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1&AppliTrackJobId=2290&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Perform all aspects of food preparation, production and sanitation within the cafeteria. Provide good customer service to students and staff and work as a team player.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, directs, supervises and participates in the preparation, cooking and serving of quantity and quality food as per standardized recipes and participate in all aspects of the School Breakfast (200 students), Lunch (200 students), and one satellite site (25 students).
• Maintains accurate production records conforming to SLP/CACFP. Record free, reduced students, counts money, complete deposit slips and fills out spreadsheet with accuracy.
• Responsible for operating a point of sale (P.O.S.) computerized screen as per SLP guidelines while providing a pleasant atmosphere to the students and staff.
• Responsible for food purchasing including weekly grocery order. Follow proper procedures for receiving and storing all food and supplies.
• Provide supervision of the kitchen and staff.
• Maintain a high standard of sanitation and safety in all phases of the food service program.
• Be familiar with equipment and be knowledgeable about its usage and proper care and ensure that all equipment in the cafeteria is in safe, working condition and notifies the appropriate authority when repairs are needed.
• To be familiar with the daily menu to be certain if a substitution is made it meets nutritional standards.
• Train new cafeteria workers and substitutes as needed.
• Participate in catering activities as needed on/off sites.
• Perform inventory of supplies, food and non-food items if needed.
• Responsible for filling vending machines daily.
• Responsible for attending food certification classes and all other appropriate workshops.
• Plan work schedules, arrange for substitutes when required, maintains employee time sheets.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Cafeteria or Food Service Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Education and Experience High School diploma required

• Knowledge of quantity of food preparation and service.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge in providing professional customer service.
• Operation of a cash register or point of sale system.
• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the National School Lunch Program preferred

B. Professional or Other Required Certifications

• Food Managers Certification from the Chester County Health Department.
• Must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.

C. Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position requires the employee to lift and or move approximately the following:

1. Between 20 to 35 lbs; consistently on a daily basis and lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally.
2. On a daily basis the employee is required to tray, pre-portion and move steam table
pans and bun pans weighing 9 to 15 pounds, up to 24 times a day during a 4 hour
period.

Support Staff Benefits:

• Excellent medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System
• Board paid Worker's Compensation
• New employees are granted 2 personal days annually in addition to pro-rated sick leave based upon FTE; unlimited accumulation on sick days
• Tuition reimbursement - Pro-rated amount of 80% of 6 credits per year based upon FTE
• ...and much more

Hours

7.25 hours per day, 5 days per week

2022-2023 Hourly Rate:

$17.76 - $18.65/hour based on experience in a similar position

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.76 - $18.65 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Shift:

• Day shift
• No nights

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Coatesville, PA 19320: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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