Cook

Essential Functions: Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Measures ingredients and prepares them in accordance to the chef’s specifications;
• Labels and stocks all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible;
• Washes and peels ingredients for them to be used in different meals;
• Cuts and portions different types of food according to specifications;
• Prepares different types of food from the menu, following the recipes carefully;
• Keeps track of ingredient quantities and ensures there are always enough for the day/week;
• Stores ingredients in dedicated containers, making sure that they are best preserved;
• Informs superiors when the ingredients stock is getting low or when the kitchen tools do not work properly;
• Carefully supervises the food temperature and the temperature of cooling rooms, to ensure that the ingredients kept are kept at the appropriate temperature;
• Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, tools, utensils, and the working area, taking out trash, sweeping and mopping floors, and maintaining general kitchen sanitation.

Communications

• Communicate effectively, both orally & in writing, with students, parents, & other professionals routinely.
• Respond to colleague communications in a respectful and timely manner.
• Participate professionally in scheduled meetings

Professionalism and Teamwork

• Model professional behaviors and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and the broader community.
• Maintain reliable, consistent attendance and punctuality.

Other Functions:

• Adhere to school policies, procedures, and deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist in other school programs when necessary. 

Essential Physical Requirements: Estimated daily physical requirements and/or number of pounds that may need to be lifted on the job.

• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and kitchen utensils
• Frequent reaching, walking, bending, stooping, grasping and pinching, pushing, lifting and carrying, squatting, twisting, or kneeling.
• Walks and stands during the entire shift.
• Lift and carry food containers weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Lift and empty trash cans weighing up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Work in a hot, damp environment.
• Hazards include but are not limited to, cuts from metal cans, burns, slipping, and tripping.
• Frequent washing of hands.

Knowledge and Skills:

Special knowledge or skills necessary for this position:

• Must be able to read labels on food and cleaning solutions
• Knowledge of and safe use of kitchen tools and utensils required to perform the specific duties and responsibilities
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures, nutrition, and sanitation guidelines

Other Requirements:

Support the Mission and Vision of the School; exercise good judgment and moral character; fingerprint clearance & TB test clearance.  Larchmont Schools has the right to revise this job description at any time.  Larchmont Schools is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Minimum Qualifications:

(*) Two years’ experience as a prep cook in a commercial kitchen

(*) Must enjoy and be able to succeed in a fast-paced work environment

(*) ServSafe Certification required/ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire

(*) TB Test clearance & DOJ fingerprinting clearance

(*) CPR, AED, and First Aid certification

(*) A demonstrated commitment to strong customer service, high professional ethical standards, and a diverse workplace