Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 is accepting applications for a Cook at Mesa Elementary.

3 1/2 hour/ day position. Experience preferred. Requires a valid Driver's License. .

Job Title: Cook Pay Grade: Education Support Professional Salary Schedule

Job Family: Food Services FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Student Nutrition

Typical Work Year: 9 months

Hours: 3 1/2 per day

SUMMARY: Assist the Cafeteria Manager with maintaining a successful food service program by preparing and serving food, maintaining kitchen, washing dishes and trays, receiving payment for meals, and assisting with food ordering and inventory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The frequency and percentage of time of duties may vary based on building or department assignment.

D 45% Under the supervision of the Cafeteria Manager, assist in preparing food for the National School Lunch Program through the preparation and serving of food on the lunch line using safe food handling procedures.

D 15% Stock and set up serving line and all necessary equipment needed to serve meals.

D 10% Sanitize all dishes, equipment, floors, tables, sink, etc. following all completion of daily school lunch/breakfast program service. Wash tables in commons area following each meal to ensure sanitary eating areas.

D 10% Remove all trash and waste from the kitchen.

M 3% Cross train in all positions, including manager position.

D 5% Operate POS lunch system and serve as cashier.

D 5% Assist with ordering, storing, and inventorying food and supplies.

D 5% Assist with opening and closing kitchen preparations including cleaning, storage, and stocking of inventory.

Ongoing 2% Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent. Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions of the position.

EXPERIENCE: Kitchen prep or cooking, food service experience preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver's License Required. First Aide/CPR/AED training preferred. Criminal Background Check required for hire.

Food Handlers Permit

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

Basic mathematical and measuring skills for following recipes and giving change to students.

Cashiering skills preferred.

Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building/department procedures.

Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers to maintain a positive and professional work climate

Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of large volume food production, serving and sanitizing equipment, preferred.

Knowledge of basic kitchen utensils including knives, slicers, thermometers, and cleaning agents.

Normal office equipment such as personal computer, printer, copier, fax, phone system, e-mail.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to participation or admission. The following staff have been designated to handle inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer (Title II/ADA, Title VI)

Cynthia Eldredge, Executive Director of Human Resources

400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321

970-565-7522 ext. 1135

titleIXcoordinator@cortez.k12.co.us

504 Compliance Officer (Section 504)

Robbin Lewis, 504 Compliance Officer

400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321

970-565-7522 ext. 1127

504complianceofficer@cortez.k12.co.us

M-CSD RE-1 School Governance Policies can be found on our website at:

www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies

CLÁUSULA DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN

El Distrito Escolar Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad. La falta de habilidades para hablar inglés no será una barrera para la participación o admisión. El siguiente personal ha sido designado para manejar consultas sobre nuestras políticas de no discriminación:

Coordinador del Título IX Oficial de Cumplimiento (Título II/ADA, Título VI)

Cynthia Eldredge, Directora Ejecutiva de Recursos Humanos

400 Calle Elm Norte

Cortez, CO 81321

970-565-7522 extensión 1135

titleIXcoordinator@cortez.k12.co.us

504 Oficial de Cumplimiento (Sección 504)

Robbin Lewis, Oficial de Cumplimiento 504

400 Calle Elm Norte

Cortez, CO 81321

970-565-7522 extensión 1127

504complianceofficer@cortez.k12.co.us

Las políticas de gobierno escolar de M-CSD RE-1 se pueden encontrar en nuestro sitio web en:

www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies

5.12.2023 DKR