Assistant Cook, Mary, Star of the Sea, ELC

POSITION: ASSISTANT COOK (Job Description)

RESPONSIBLE TO: HEAD COOK

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Cook assist in food preparation, baking, serving, and

clean-up of the Kitchen to meet all standards set out by the Head Cook. In conjunction

with the Head Cook, the Assistant Cook are responsible for the organization, cleanliness,

efficiency, and smooth running of the kitchen. Assistant Cook share in responsibility for

quality of food and service in the cafeteria.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Director ELC & Head Cook

RISK ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDED LEVEL OF SCREENING:

Cook helper will generally have limited opportunity of unsupervised access to

children, but there will be situations where they may find themselves in the sole care of a

child (or other vulnerable individual) in special circumstances. It is therefore required

that the individual be subject to a full level of screening, including a criminal record

check, in person interview and the checking of at least two references. Assistant Cooks

must be careful not to put themselves in a situation where they are alone with a children in

a closed room.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

To familiarize him/herself with the total function of the kitchen staff responsibilities, as outlined in the Head Cook's job description; and then to fulfill these responsibilities as designated by the Head Cook.

To assist the Head Cook in all the kitchen work. The Head Cook may delegate some of his functions to the Assistant Cook.

To actively work to support the Head Cook in:

-creating a team atmosphere

-preparing well-balanced, varied meals

-fulfilling the total function of the kitchen

To ensure the kitchen and eating areas are kept clean. This includes cleaning the outside

outside kitchen sinks.

To provide friendly, helpful service to all the children, parents, staff and volunteers.

To deal with any problems with any staff member immediately and in such a manner as

to gain a positive outcome for both parties.

To be aware of his part in emergency procedures, and in operation of fire equipment.

To monitor his own health and sleep so as to ensure completion of their assigned duties.

To be sensitive to and strive toward fulfilling the Mission of St. Philomena

To take care of the cafeteria and the kitchen to ensure it’s clean.

To carry out other tasks as requested by the Head Cook or the Director.

To wear appropriate clothing in the kitchen, head wear and closed toed shoes.

Responsible for ensuring proper utensils are used for serving at meals

Deliver food to the rooms, and other things needed.

Evaluation: A performance evaluation for the Assistant Cook will be conducted before the end of the school year by the Director and/or the Head Cook.