IASB Sample Job Description - DOC

							                                           IASB Sample Job Description

                                    __________________________School District

Job Title:        HEAD COOK

Reports to:

FLSA Status:        ___ Exempt        ___ Non-Exempt

Status:             ___ Full Time     ___ Part Time
                    ___ Hourly        ___ Salary

Date Revised:

Basic Function: Summarize the position and how it relates to the school district and its goals.

Essential Functions:
Performance of these functions is the reason the job exists. They are essential for one or more of the following
reasons:
                         A. The number of employees available to perform the function is limited.
                         B. The function requires specialized skills.
                         C. The function occupies a large percentage of time.
                         D. Failure to perform the function may have serious consequences.

               Examples from Iowa School Districts include:

          1.  Assist with quality and quantity control.
          2.  Assist with staff training in the cook’s area.
          3.  Assist with cleaning at the end of the day.
          4.  Assist in setting up serving line, replenishing and serving or working on the line.
          5.  Read menu and plan work to accomplish food preparation for the week.
          6.  Read communications from Central Administration, Food and Nutrition Management, and building
              offices.
          7. Prepare main dish, sandwiches, vegetables, soups, etc., using appropriate methods and standardized
              recipes.
          8. Work with manager on production problems and determining solutions.
          9. Adjust recipes to produce desired quantity.
          10. Perform other duties as assigned by Food Service Manager.
          11. In absence of manager, open and close kitchen.

Specifications/Qualifications:
Only list qualifications (education level, certifications, licenses and prior experience) that are truly necessary
to perform the job.

Physical Requirements:
Only list physical requirements that are truly necessary to perform the job.

Working Conditions:
Describe the general temperature and other environmental conditions associated with the position.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this
position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may
perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or
reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

Any employee not covered by a negotiated contract agreement is an “at-will” employee. Either the school
district or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause, so long as
there is no violation of applicable federal or state law. The school district can define the number of days
notice required of a terminating employee.

A signed copy of this job description should be placed in the employee’s personnel file.


Signature of Supervisor: ____________________________________ Date: _________________________

Signature of Employee: _____________________________________ Date: _________________________