Middle School Cook at Bloom-Carroll Local School District
Bloom-Carroll Local School District · Carroll, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Carroll
- Position Type:
Food Service/Cook - Date Posted:
9/9/2025 - Location:
Bloom-Carroll Middle School - Date Available:
09/29/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide
| Middle School Cook | JobID: 421 |
Cook at Bloom-Carroll Middle School
5 hours per day
Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor
Job Objective: Prepares and serves meals.
Minimum · High school diploma. Work skills substantiated by training and/or relevant work experience.
Qualifications: · Ability to perform physically demanding work that includes lifting and/or moving heavy items.
· Ability to prepare standardized recipes using commercial kitchen equipment.
· An acceptable score on a pre-employment skill test may be required.
· Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
· Demonstrates dependability/flexibility. Reacts productively to interruptions/emerging priorities.
· Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
· Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful critical-thinking skills.
· Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
· Meets all mandated health screening requirements.
· Successful completion of a board-approved sanitation/food safety course may be required.
Essential · 1. Performs food preparation and ancillary duties. Maintains high-quality standards that
Functions: support the effective delivery of quality food services.
· Works effectively with limited supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
· Assists with the receipt of deliveries. Follows approved food safety procedures. Verifies quantities. Reports shortages/spoiled products. Organizes, stores, dates and rotates stock as directed.
· Follows published menus. Ensures that meals meet USDA child nutrition guidelines.
· Uses standardized recipes to maintain quality control. Uses products carefully to control costs/reduce waste. Measures, weighs and adapts recipe ingredients accurately. Records food usage on production records. Notifies supervisor to replenish supplies.
· Works with staff to address the needs of students with dietary restrictions.
· Monitors compliance with district specifications and mandated regulations (e.g., hazard analysis of critical control points, portion size, sanitation procedures, etc.). Monitors temperature controls.
· Sets up serving lines. Gives attention to the attractive presentation of food. Replenishes food to maintain an orderly flow of customers. Provides substitute menu items as needed.
· Operates the cash register or point-of-sale ( POS ) system. Follows district guidelines for personal checks/charges. Ensures that money is exchanged correctly and cash is not left unattended.
· Uses the list provided by the food service supervisor to verify free and reduced-cost meals.
· Counts/wraps money. Prepares/makes bank deposits. Submits records as directed.
· Prepares an accounting of daily receipts and meals served. Prepares/makes bank deposits.
· Prepares documentation required for state and federal audits/reports as directed.
· Prepares/operates the dishwasher. Verifies equipment is operating appropriately. Monitors water temperature to ensure proper sanitizing cycle.
· Follows established sanitization procedures to properly clean items that require hand washing.
· Cleans/sanitizes work surfaces, equipment, serving lines, kitchen floors, dining tables, etc.
· Ensures that leftover food, kitchen supplies/equipment are stored properly.
· Helps prepare for fire, health and safety inspections. Learns how to operate fire/safety equipment.
· Reports personal injuries that require treatment to a supervisor.
· Assists with special district events and non-school use of food service facilities as directed.
· Protects district property. Secures equipment/storage areas as directed.
· Reports vandalism, graffiti, equipment malfunctions and other concerns.
2. Exemplifies professionalism that advances the district’s public image.
· Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment.
· Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
· Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
· Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
· Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
· Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
· Supports community participation in school-sponsored activities.
· Takes advantage of opportunities to promote district programs.
· Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently.
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3. Maintains open/effective communications.
· Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
· Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
· Refers district policy interpretation questions to administrators.
· Seeks clarification when expectations are unclear.
· Uses active listening and problem-solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully.
· Uses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals. Respects diversity.
4. Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance.
· Cross-trains with other food service staff. Attends meetings/in-service programs as directed.
· Keeps current with technology and other skills associated with work assignments.
· Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as directed.
5. Takes precautions to ensure safety.
· Intervenes to prevent/stop bullying and/or inappropriate student behavior.
· Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
· Upholds the student conduct code. Maintains high expectations for appropriate student behavior.
· Watches for situations that may indicate a problem. Helps supervisors manage/eliminate risks.
6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
· Assists with unexpected/urgent situations as needed.
· Helps implement new procedures/assignments.
· Supports workplace initiatives that improve productivity and advance district goals.
Working Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must exercise caution and comply with
Conditions: standard safety regulations and district procedures when involved in the following situations:
· Balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or standing.
· Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
· Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, loud sounds and odors. Exposure to wet and/or slippery surfaces.
· Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
· Interacting with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals.
· Lifting, carrying and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
· Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
· Performing repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.
· Performing tasks that require strenuous physical exertion.
· Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
· Working in proximity to moving mechanical parts.
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