Cook - LKSD Grades K-12 - Bethel, AK

## Job Description Located in a K-12 school, the Cook position performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance, food preparation, stocking, and serving duties in a commercial kitchen, storeroom, dining, or serving area. ## Responsibilities - Washes objects by hand or with cleaning equipment. - Cleans dishes, utensils, pots, pans etc. and places in assigned storage areas in a an organized and orderly manner. - Maintains a variety of products at certain levels in preparation, serving, or storage areas including service machines. - Stocks storage areas with various products. - Cleans, sweeps, wipes down, etc. all general dining, kitchen, or storage areas (in some cases), spike rooms, and equipment as well as all floors. - Removes garbage from assigned areas, sets up or breaks down tables, snack bars, display cases, serving lines, etc. - Assists with various periodically scheduled large cleaning projects. - Assists cooks and others as needed and coordinates one’s own activities with other’s. - May occasionally prepare food or cook vegetables, entrees, coffee, sauces, meats, etc. - Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned. ## Qualifications - High School diploma or GED equivalent - 1 year of directly related food preparation or cooking experience - Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English. Preferred Requirements - A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Weather: Indoor/Outdoor (Occasional exposure to extreme weather) Noise level: Moderate Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium Customer Interaction: High Description of environment: School kitchen Frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally required to lift, pull and push. Rarely in cramped or confined spaces and climbing. Physical requirements: Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Travel: None Competencies **NMS Core Values** Safety guides our behavior. Honesty and integrity govern our activities. Commitments made will be fulfilled. All individuals are treated with dignity and respect. The environment will be protected and sustained.