Baker/Cook
Job description
Under the direction of the Cafeteria Manager, the position is responsible for performing skilled tasks in the preparation and serving of bakery and food items in a sustainable setting of a school cafeteria. In addition, the position will assist the cafeteria manager in all aspects of the operation to ensure the cafeteria is maintained in an orderly, safe and sanitary condition and is compliant with USDA guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Create and prepare tasteful and desirable baked and other food items from scratch in a timely manner.
- Review recipes and menus, and estimate needed ingredients and the time required for the cooking and baking of a variety of foods and baked goods.
- Ensure a sustainable operation by maintaining a record of baked/cooked products prepared and served, to include weighing production/ overproduction/portion sizes, and waste.
- Control weight and quality of bakery products and ensure portion sizes are appropriate.
- Ensure items are baked/cooked at the proper temperatures and the kitchen and baking equipment adheres to sanitation regulations.
- Operate kitchen equipment and maintain the working area, equipment, and utensils in a clean and sanitary condition; conform to safety standards, as prescribed.
- Assist with set-up, serving and operating the serving lines, cleaning the kitchen and serving areas, and cleaning utensils and equipment, as needed.
- Assist the cafeteria manager with the inventory, ordering, storing and restocking food, materials, and supplies.
- Train staff as directed by the cafeteria manager.
- Interact and survey customers (students and staff) to elicit feedback on bakery items; modify as appropriate.
- Keep abreast of the latest trends in the field and sustainable practices by participating in coaching activities, teambuilding exercises, forums, school activities and professional growth activities.
- Perform related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must have a thorough knowledge of baking methods and equipment; methods of preparing and serving baking items in large quantities. Must have the ability to plan and organize work, interpret and follow instructions, work under pressure, work independently or in a team setting, perform mathematical computations, and read ingredients and measure recipes. Must have the ability to implement, analyze, and develop new products and expand/decrease recipes in accordance with federal guidelines. Must have the ability to work cooperatively with administrators, staff, parents, students, consultants and teachers, as well as direct others in the preparation of bakery and other food items. Must be able to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required: High School Diploma or GED. Must have a minimum of 5 years of largescale preparing bakery items or equivalent experience.
Preferred: Culinary School experience.Previous experience working in a sustainable kitchen and/or school food services environment.
A comparable amount of training and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualifications
HOW TO APPLY
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Hours: The Baker/Cook works 7 hours per day.
Location: Various schools within Virginia Beach. Multiple locations available.
Up to $3000 hiring incentive (incentive amount depends on start date).
Hourly rate range: $14.05-$24.71
Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U07
Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)
To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at (757) 263-1133,2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.
Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: (757) 263-1133 (voice); (757) 263-1240 (TDD) or email at: vbcpshr@vbschools.com.
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