Sustainable Food Teacher/Cook

Job Summary
This position facilitates the delivery of healthy food preparation and food services in support of the mission, vision and values of the organization and seeks to teach environmental wellness, sustainable practices and to promote local food sourcing.

Essential Dutes and Responsibilites

• Prepare healthy local and diverse meals in accordance with standards of quality control,
  taste and presentation, using approved recipes and presentation guidelines
• Deliver innovative menu items and encourage cultural food explorations with a focus on
  sustainable food sourcing at every opportunity and especially during Chef’s Choice days
• Ensure that all food items are properly stored and maintained at safe temperature levels
  and are properly rotated, prepped and ready for service on each station
• Strictly follow all food sanitation and safe food handling practices.
• Inspect food deliveries for quality and quantity and report any matters of concern to the
  Kitchen Manager or Supervisor
• Assist in the handling, portioning, safe storage and rotation of meat products from local
  suppliers
• Assist with the unloading, cleanliness and orderly stock of food supplies for storeroom,
  cooler and walk-in freezer and any other food storage areas
• Participate in routine weekly deep clean and sanitation of the kitchen, food service work
  stations and dining hall areas
• Actively participate in daily cleaning rotations in Kitchen and Dining hall areas
• Ensure compliance with proper and safe use of chemicals in the kitchen and dining hall
  areas
• Promptly report any equipment malfunctions or hazardous issues to the Kitchen Manager
  or Supervisor
• Using interaction with students and others as teaching moments by guiding thoughts and
  actions to encourage sustainable practices, environmental wellness, recycling
  opportunities
• Ensuring daily awareness of special food needs or restrictions for clients and staff.
• Ensuring the use of appropriate signage to identify potential food allergens for the safety
  and health of dining patrons
• Assist with planning of local meal presentations as needed per semester and facilitating
  education on the importance of locally sourced healthy and nutritious meals
• Provide catering support for functions and special events as directed by the Kitchen
  Manager or Supervisor

Other Dutes
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation

• Salary commensurate with experience
• On-campus meals at the Dinning Hall (when available)
• Medical and Life Insurance
• Professional development opportunities

Application

Applicants should submit through our BambooHR portal: https://ceis.bamboohr.com/careers or https://islandschool.org/employment/current-openings/

Kindly include the following in the application:

• Cover letter and personal statement
• Current resume
• Three references (to include name, telephone number and email address

Anticapted start date: 26 February 2024.