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Position Type:Cook/Nutrition Services/Substitute CookDate Posted:7/1/2025Location:Harrison County Schools Central OfficeCounty:Harrison County Schools Additional Information: Show/HideTITLE: Substitute CookMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Personnel employed as a cook's helper.IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:Cook III and Principal.SELECTION:The positions is filled by the Board ofEducation upon recommendation of theSuperintendent of Schools.SALARY AND EMPLOYMENT:SALARY:Based upon service salary schedule, experience, and competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation; Harrison County Service Salary ScheduleTERM:200 day employment term.FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:1. Become acquainted with the policies of the school and with the duties assigned.2. Be interested in the school and in the welfare of the children.3. As a part of the school staff, assist in establishing good public relations.4. Observe the working hours, operating policies and all established local, stateand federal regulations.5. Maintain all lunchroom and kitchen equipment in a clean, sanitary manner.6. Utilize all government-donated foods to the fullest extent possible, observing thefirst-in, first-out policy.7. Consider the school lunchroom and kitchen as a "workshop" and strive to workcarefully and efficiently, observing all nutritional requirements and sanitarystandards in the preparation and services of federally approved meals.8. Be responsive to the suggestions of the principal and the school lunch supervisor.9. Attend all county school lunch workshops and training programs, as required andstrives to upgrade job performance by implementing the suggestions and lessonsgiven during these meetings.10. Be neatly dressed in a washable uniform and wear a hairnet while performing dutiesin the kitchen.11. Follow proper procedures in the storage of food and supplies.12. Report any equipment needing repairs.13. Assist other cooks in kitchen or dining areas.14. Study the technical and educational materials provided by the state and countydepartments of education.15. Be available, if possible, for kitchen related activities outside the normal workingday if requested to do so under reasonable terms by the county administration.16. Work to establish and maintain good rapport at all times.17. Perform the duties of Cook III in the absence of Cook III.18. Perform such other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the Superintendentor immediate supervisors may from time to time, assign.