Cook PT (6161)

02/01

City of San José
COOK PT (6161)

CLASS CODE: 6161
DEPARTMENT: PRNS	ACCOUNTABLE TO: Varies	FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

CLASS SUMMAR:
Assists in the planning of menus, prepares and serves meals, oversees inventory and food storage and maintains participant counts for the delivery of nutritious meals to at a given Senior Center site. May also assist the Food Service Coordinator in giving work direction to kitchen staff and volunteers.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the middle level in a three-level series of food service jobs. This level is distinguished from the Kitchen Aide who assists the Cook, and the Food Service Coordinator who has responsibility for the nutrition program and the supervision of the kitchen staff and volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS
(These qualifications are typically required. An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be substituted.)

Education and Experience:
High School Education or equivalent and one year of experience in cooking and delivering food services for large groups.

Licensing Requirements (such as driver’s license, certifications, etc.):
None

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (position requirements at entry and depending on area of assignment):

Ability to read, write and speak English and to understand and execute written and oral directions.
Ability to keep accurate inventory of supplies and food, requiring basic math skills.
Ability to prepare, cook and serve meals utilizing sset guidelines and menus.
Ability to plan menus and shop wisely and inexpensively.

Desirable Qualifications (likely to contribute to more successful job performance; can often be learned on the job):

Ability to maintain high standards of food service, safety and sanitation.
Knowledge of working with older adults.
Ability to give assign and monitor the work of volunteers and kitchen aides.

DUTY NO.	TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties and estimated frequency are a representative sample; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department.) Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:	FRE- QUENCY
	guidelines.
	sanitation and safety
	well maintained.
	mixers, etc.)
	as needed.

	substitutions, and

Assists the Food Service Coordinator in planning meals within federal

Cooks and serves meals to senior citizens. Maintains high standards of in the preparation and delivery of food.

Ensures that all equipment and food preparation surfaces are clean and

Operates commercial kitchen equipment (including slicers, ovens,

Assists with day-to-day cleaning of nutrition equipment and facilities

Monitors food delivery and maintains inventory as needed.

Keeps the Food Service Coordinator informed of daily meal counts, supply needs.

Trains and assigns work to Kitchen Aides and volunteers.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

As Required face="Times New Roman, Times, serif">PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Check all that apply to performance of the essential

	Climbing	X	Kneeling		Crawling
X	Balancing	X	Lifting	X	Reaching
X	Stooping		Fingering	X	Standing
X	Talking	X	Grasping	X	Walking
X	Hearing		Feeling	X	Pushing
X	Crouching

Select one of the following:

_____Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

_____ Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

__X___Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

_____Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

_____Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

Established 2/01
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City of San José COOK PT (6161)

City of San José
COOK PT (6161)