Part-time Head Cook - Downingtown
3 days ago
Job description
Effective for the school year, a vacancy for a Part-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, Great Valley campus located at 40 Moores Road, Malvern PA.
Quick Facts SummaryBenefits eligible:
Yes - Medical and prescription included
Start date:
August 2026
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 6.0 hours per day, 180 days per year
Location: 40 Moores Road, Malvern, PA 19355
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 (60 students), Lunch (120 students), one Head Start Program on site (12 students), 5 satellite Head Start/Child Care/School Program off sites (90 students total), and one charter school (75 students) and adult Caf.
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
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
Professional or Other Required Certifications
Food Managers Certification from the Chester County Health Department.
Must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The position requires the employee to lift and or move approximately the following:
Between 20 to 35 lbs; consistently on a daily basis and lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally.
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.
Hourly Rate
The pay scale range is listed below for your reference.
Please note:
Head Cook rates below are for the 25-26 school-year as a point of reference, rates to be confirmed shortly for the 26-27 SY
$ $19.67/hour based on experience in a similar position
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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 ResourcesSimilar jobs
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