Cook (0.4 FTE)

Gonzaga Preparatory School, Spokane, WA

SCHOOL OVERVIEW
Gonzaga Preparatory School is a Catholic, Jesuit college preparatory school that educates students according to Gospel values, inspiring leaders who create a more just and loving world. Since 1887, Gonzaga Prep has prepared students for lives of leadership founded in a tradition of excellence in academics, activities, and service. It is a lifelong community of individuals who go forth and make the world a better place through excellence and service. With a faith-filled, college-preparatory environment grounded in values drawn from the long Jesuit tradition, Gonzaga Prep students discover who they are meant to be in this world.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Cook's primary responsibility is to prepare quality products on a daily basis to the Gonzaga Preparatory School community. Cafeteria staff work as a team to safely and promptly accomplish the daily tasks while providing excellent service to the Gonzaga Prep community. This position reports directly to the Food Service Manager.

This is a 0.4 FTE, part-time hourly position working the school’s 10-month academic calendar. Additional hours on evenings and weekends may be required based on school activities and events.

HOW TO APPLY: Email cover letter, resume, and application to [email protected]. Contact Deb Montgomery via email at [email protected] for more information. Position open until filled.

Tasks related to food preparation:
Breakfast:
● Prepare and Set Up: Set up the breakfast station with all necessary ingredients. Gather required items for the next day's preparation.
● Cook and Heat: Cook sausage, bacon, and hash browns, and heat any leftover meat or potatoes, ensuring proper food safety.
● Assemble and Serve: Assemble breakfast burritos and muffins and set up hash browns for serving. Serve students from the steam line.
● Monitor and Maintain: Periodically check the internal temperatures of hot and cold items to ensure food safety and quality.
● Clean Up and Reset: After the meal period, cool leftovers, reset the breakfast station, and prepare for the next day's service.

Lunch:
● Prepare and Portion: Assist in the preparation, production, and portioning of lunch items according to the menu.
● Set Up Stations: Set up the soup station with necessary items such as cheese and nacho chips.
● Serve and Monitor: Serve students during the lunch meal period, ensuring proper portioning, and monitor the service of soups and chili.
● Cool and Store: Assist in the proper cooling and storing of leftovers to maintain food safety.

Tasks related to cleaning, organizing and preparing:
● Unlock walk in refrigerator and freezer
● Gather spatulas, scoops and tongs
● Keep counters and work area clean and free of debris
● Clean up work area and grill
● Assist in washing of daily dishes as needed and as they accumulate
● Assist in other areas as needed or directed by Manager
● Assist and participate in complete cleaning of kitchen
● Make sure all equipment is turned off
● Record time worked on time card

QUALIFICATIONS:
● Understand the School’s Mission Statement and demonstrate behavior and values consistent with the School’s Mission.
● Must possess a State Food Handler’s Permit.
● High School diploma or equivalent.
● Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
● Must be able to serve food across the serving area.
● Must be able to stand for long periods of time on a hard surface.
● Knowledge of methods and use of cleaning materials and safe work practices.
● Reference check and criminal background check required.
● High level of attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to complete work in an accurate and timely manner.
● Must be team-oriented but also able to work independently.
● Ability to provide a high level of customer service to staff and guests.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

A person working in this position will exert 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly while carrying, pushing, and/or pulling to move objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. The employee frequently uses chemicals in the performance of this job.

$16.66 - $19.32