Assistant CookProduction & Utility (4.5 hours per day) at Grand Rapids Public Schools

Position Title: Assistant Cook/Production and UtilityBargaining Unit: Grand Rapids Educational SupportProfessionals Association (GRESPA)Pay Rate:$16.92/hourWage: According to the collective bargaining agreement(starting rate is fixed and non-negotiable)Earning Days:Determined by the negotiated calendarGRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated self-directed and productive members of society.SUMMARY OF POSITION:The Production & Utility employee reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and is responsible for the duties so assigned by the Manager.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS-Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:JOB FUNCTIONS:Assist in all areas of production serving and cleanupMay perform cashiering duties during lunchInteract with co-workers administration students parents and the community in positive supportive and cooperative waysPerform other duties as assignedThis description describes the type and level of work performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required in the position.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Demonstrated good attendance and punctualityProfessional appearance as described in by the Departmental Uniform and Personal Hygiene guidelinesFood service production experience or the ability to learnAbility to work well with students and staffWillingness to be trained in all areas of food productionKnowledge of or the willingness to learn proper sanitation and food handling proceduresDemonstrated ability to participate as a member of a teamDemonstrated ability to work in a diverse environmentIndividual with limited English skills are encouraged to apply.ADA REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk hear (in a quiet or noisy environment) taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate.MENTAL FUNCTIONS:While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.METHOD OF APPLICATION:Grand Rapids Public Schools manages employment applications online. Applications must be completed online at hardcopy applications/resumes will be accepted for this position. Computer terminals are available in the GRPS Franklin Campus lobby from 8:00am 4:00pm Monday-Friday for applicant use (Monday Thursday during the summer).Non-DiscriminationThe Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminateagainst any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion national origin age marital status pregnancy disability veteran or military status.Americans with Disabilities Actaccommodations:Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department ator Key Skills Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Food Service,Kitchen Experience,Serving Experience,Cooking,Dietary Department Experience,Menu Planning,Sanitation,Knife Skills,Meal Preparation Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1