Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

School Cook

The School Cook’s primary role to prepare all food at the school according to the Department of Health Standards. This is a salaried position, which includes up to 8 weeks paid time off per year - it is broken down to an hourly rate here for the ease of understanding.

Philosophy and Curriculum 

• Make efforts to intertwine the philosophy and curriculum of the school into the food.

Physical Environment

• Ensure school kitchen and great room spaces are maintained according to school standards, health department and DFPS Minimum Standards.

Teamwork

• Show motivation and support to other team members.
• Exhibit a high energy level, enthusiasm and cooperative spirit.
• Attend and make relevant contributions during meetings, trainings and events.
• Actively participate in discussions within a group setting.

Interactions with Administration and Coworkers

• Help develop and execute a monthly school lunch and snack menu.
• Works with the Administration to coordinate and execute Special Events for the children, the families and the staff.
• Demonstrate independence and self-reliance. 
• Problem-solve issues before seeking guidance.
• Support administrative decisions.
• Demonstrate mutual respect with all staff.

Interactions with Children

• Able to lift 35 pounds.
• Exhibit mutual respect with children.
• Use developmentally appropriate interactions with children.
• Welcome each child upon arrival.
• Adhere to positive discipline policy.
• Use a pleasant tone and mild manner.

Interactions with Families 

• Warmly greet families.
• Respect confidentiality.
• Mindful of individual time during pick up and drop off.
• Use positive and appropriate words and body language.
• Work as a team with families to promote the child’s best interests. 

Attendance

• Arrive on time and ready.
• Maintain attendance in good standing.
• Remain accountable in making up time missed.
• Be honest about time of arrival and departure.
• Attend required staff meetings and events outside of school hours.
• Make an effort to attend staff social events.

Professional Development

• Make efforts to grow professionally.
• Meet required hours of training for the year. 

Additional Character Traits 

• Show confidence in ability to perform outlined responsibilities.
• Exhibit an overall positive, productive conversation with children, families, coworkers, and administration.
• Show evidence of intrinsic motivation and self-reliance.
• Separate personal and professional life.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, dedication and joy for profession. 

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