• | Consult with Food Service Director on quantity and quality of food needed. |
• | Plan menus that meet all reimbursable meal program requirements and that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability. |
• | Monitor menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically. |
• | Submit recommendation for food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs. |
• | Direct and evaluate the activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals. |
• | Train new employees. |
• | Maintain a pleasant work environment for employees by promoting good work habits. |
• | Complete paperwork needed to comply with state and federal requirements. |
• | Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry. |
• | Bake breads, rolls, and other pastries. |
• | Cook food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served. |
• | Ensure that kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, work areas, and cafeteria tables are cleaned to ensure cleanliness and functional operation. |
• | Oversee deliveries of food and supplies to ensure that orders are correct. |
• | Apportion and serve food to students and staff in accordance with USDA and state guidelines. |
• | Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment. |
• | Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures. |
• | Take inventory of supplies and equipment. |
• | Monitor use of government food commodities to ensure that proper procedures are followed. |
• | Count money, run required reports, and take funds to the bank for deposit, as assigned. |
• | Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse. |
• | Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies. |
• | Adhere to all policies of the District. |
• | Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director. |