The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2022-23 school year:

Chamberlain Elementary

School Nutrition Staff:  Head Cook

POSITION PURPOSE:  Under the direction of a Building School Nutrition Manager, prepare and cook a wide variety of foods following standard recipes to achieve required taste and appearance standards; assist in other food service areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Sets up food service, kitchen and other facilities, equipment and utensils, in accordance with specific area needs.
• Checks and record food and equipment temperatures
• Assists School Nutrition Manager and performs manager duties when School Nutrition Manager is absent.
• Follows menus and recipes in the preparation of meat dishes and other main dishes for breakfast and lunch service.
• Assists in storing unused food and supplies.
• Maintains and operates food service equipment (ovens, grills, steam table, cash register, and other cafeteria equipment) and areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Operates standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Observes health and safety regulations.
• Arranges cooking schedule and storage of cooked items to assure proper temperature of hot foods at serving time; Meet schedules and timelines.
• Prepares and serves food in accordance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Food Safety Certificate.
• Knowledge of methods of cooking, preparing and serving food in large quantities.
• Knowledge of serve or assist in serving children during lunch and/or breakfast.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety practices related to cooking and serving food.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and two years’ experience in quantity food preparation.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Basic math and cashiering skills; Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Verbal communication skills; understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Follow, adjust and extend recipes, making changes quickly and accurately.
• Work independently with little direction.

HOURS:  182 days per year; 35 hours per week; 7:00am to 2:00pm

SALARY:  $15.00-$15.30, rate is dependent upon education and/or experience. (Schedule #24-4)

BENEFITS:   Eligibility is based upon hours worked and can be reviewed during your interview.  Benefit information can be found online at https://www.goshenschools.org/hr/benefits

APPLICATION PROCESS:  In order to be considered, all applicants must have completed their on-line application at https://goshenschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

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Please attach the following to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Up-to-date resume

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Chris Dixon

Director of Nutrition

613 E Purl St

Goshen, IN  46526

cdixon@goshenschools.org

The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer.  Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS:  Until Filled