Cook II

Job Title: Cook II Department: Child Nutrition Services Office Reports To: Cafeteria Manager Grade: Hourly 8 ($ 14.29 - $17.99 ) Number of Days: 176 Days Security Access: Various Sites Overtime Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly Last Revised Date: April 12, 2024 Oklahoma Teacher’s Retirement: Optional Participation Bargaining Unit: AFT Funding Source: District Paid Mission: Our students lead through literacy, are empowered through experience, and contribute to their community. Vision: Tulsa Public Schools honors the diversity, creativity, and passion of our students, elevating every student to be designers of their destiny. Core Values: Our core values guide how we work and interact with each other at every level of the organization. We embrace and embody these values every day: • Equity: We know that our diversity is a community treasure, and we are committed to dismantling practices and systems that perpetuate inequalities, being actively anti -bias, anti-racist, and working toward justice and opportunity for all. • Character: We are honest, trustworthy and have high standards of behavior. We make decisions based on what our students and community need, and we do the right thing even when it is hard. • Excellence: We work together to give Tulsa the world -class schools it needs and deserves. We expect a lot of one another, and we support one another in achieving our shared, high expectations. • Team: We care for one another and work together to celebrate success, learn from struggles, and work to help every team member be their best selves. • Joy: Joy at school and at work makes us more productive, because when we create, innovate, and imagine, our motivation grows. Also, we love to have fun! Position Summary : This position will assist the school cafeteria team in the processes necessary to provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks to TPS students; focusing primarily on the quality and quantity of food production of menu items and may assist the Assistant Cafeteria Manager or Cafeteria Manager in completion of records and other administrative tasks . Minimum Qualifications: Education: • High school diploma , GED , or equivalent food handlers experience in lieu of education Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc .: • Must possess or be willing to obtain a current Food Handler’s Permit issued via the Tulsa City/County Health Department Experience : • One (1) year proven experience in working in a kitchen setting with the ability to follow the recipes for all menu items and support the process of preparing menu items to meet service/ mealtimes • Previous experience in a school cafeteria is a plus Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: • Must be able to read, speak, write , and understand English Physical Requirements : • Be able to lift, pull, or push up to up 25 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 50 pounds • Be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time Other: • Proficient in Spanish is a plus • Must have access to reliable transportation to and from district sites Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The following duties are representative of performance expectations. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions. • Prepares food menu items following standardized recipes and HACCP (food safety) guidelines • Oversees and is responsible for all aspects of quantity food preparation, beginning with the pre -preparation stage through the clean -up stage • Maintains standards for food quality and food safety • Assists cafeteria manager in placing orders and inspects food and supplies according to established specifications and procedures as determined by menus, volume, and student needs • Follows portion control and serving instructions as per menu • Cleans small and large equipment as per cleaning schedules and position descriptions located at school sites • Cross -trains in all positions in the kitchen • Acts as cashier at some school site s • Assists cafeteria manager in the completion and maintenance of required departmental records in an organized manner ; including production records, HAACP records, monthly inventory, monthly physical safety inspections, and monthly food safety inspections • Follows and complies with all Federal, State, and Departmental mandates concerning Child Nutrition programs • Attends and participates in relevant training classes, staff meetings, and workshops • Participates and promotes CN marketing and promotions programs • Perform s other tasks, duties, or services consistent with this position as assigned Skills and Abilities Required: The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties. • Ability to work quick ly to analyze a situation, work efficiently and patiently under stressful conditions, and provide timely solutions • Ability to oscillate between independent and collaborative work with ease • Ability to maintain a professional appearance and possess a calm and respectful demeanor when interacting with students, parents, and school personnel • Open to change and adapts easily to changing situations and problems • Ability to create buy -in from people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds for new ideas and approaches Customer Contacts : • Internal: TPS District Employees • External: Students, parents, vendors, partner agencies Supervisory Responsibilities: • This role does not directly supervise any individuals Working Conditions: Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable. • Able to tolerate exposure to higher -than-average room temperature and humidity • Able to tolerate noise, movement, and a fast -paced environment • Able to tolerate cleaning supplies and odors associated with these cleaning agents • Must be comfortable in a kitchen setting Tulsa Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of individuals who contribute to the district's mission with their talents, skills, and energy. Tulsa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on th e basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, age, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Tulsa Public Schools also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact the district's talent management department at 918 -746-6310 or the district's human rights and Title IX coordinator at 918 -746-6985 . You can also direct your request for accommodation in writing to the Tulsa Public Schools Education Service Center, Attn: Talent Management, 3027 S. New Haven Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114 -6131.