Hardin School Districts 17H & 1 have the following positions open for the 2024-25 school year:

 

ASSISTANT COOKS – School Nutrition Department

 

Fulltime position w/benefits (medical/dental insurance, flex benefits, vacation & sick leave, paid holidays, and retirement).  Duties begin in August 21.

 

APPLICATION PACKET REQUIREMENTS:

District Online Employment Application

Three (3) Work Related References

 

Complete application and submit documentation listed above online at: https://hardinpublic.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

 

Only complete applications will be considered.

 

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION PACKET:

Open Until Filled

 

SCHOOL DISTRICTS 17H & 1

CLASSIFIED POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION TITLE:    Cooks, Bakers, Kitchen Assistants

                              Hardin, Crow Agency, Fort Smith School Cafeterias

FACILITY:               School Nutrition Department        

REPORTS TO:         Director School Nutrition, Assistant Director School Nutrition

           

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Persons in these positions assist in the preparation and serving of nutritious, well-balanced meals to students and staff.  This must be done in a quick and pleasant manner, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and sanitation, and adhering to strict scheduling guidelines and requirements.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare meals according to a planned menu and tested, uniform recipes, and determine if the finished product is of best quality, both in flavor and appearance before it is served

Assist with serving food in the cafeterias

Operate basic kitchen equipment used in quantity meal preparation

Share responsibility with other staff to ensure that all equipment in the cafeteria/kitchen area is in safe, working condition and notify the appropriate authority when repairs are needed

Report inferior quality of food to the appropriate authority

Use computer scanner, count money, make change, and complete related reports

Promote student satisfaction by merchandising and serving meals in an attractive manner

Strive to make salad bars appetizing to encourage and increase student consumption of healthy fresh fruit and vegetables

Cooperate and interact daily with people representing varied interests such as: Director and Assistant Director of School Nutrition, school administrators, teachers, classified staff members, students, community members, representatives of material and service providers, OPI officials, Food Service representatives from other schools

Serve food within assigned schools in the District

Follow the tenets of the district’s HACCP plan. Report violation of non-compliance to Director or Assistant Director of School Nutrition

Personally adhere to safe lifting practices, lock-out/tag-out, MSDS and similar safety regulations

Assist with the daily cleaning/sanitizing of equipment in the kitchen and related areas

Follow end of day lock up procedures; make sure all equipment is turned off

Accept responsibility for assignments and new or additional duties, flexibility in all types of situations including new problems

Assist in new kitchen employee training

Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety in the kitchen and cafeteria

Publicly represent the Food Service Department and Hardin Public Schools in a professional manner at all times

Only minimum duties and responsibilities are listed.  Other duties and responsibilities may be required as given or assigned.

 

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

State Department of Education School Nutrition Services ServSafe Training program or equivalent

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Ability to pass an entry-level aptitude test

Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions

Ability to express himself/herself clearly and concisely in both oral and written communications

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using units of United States currency, weight measurements, volume and distance as they pertain to recipe conversions

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Ability to perform the job and communicate in a noisy environment

Ability to handle stressful situations

Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective, friendly working relationships with students, staff, and the community Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student matters

Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all District requirements and Board policies

EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience with quantity food preparation and service

 

EQUIPMENT USED:

Kitchen equipment; ovens, stoves, dishwasher, mixer, utensils, may use computer, scanner and related software

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee constantly works around others, works with the public, and works indoors and outdoors on occasion. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.  The employee has a greater than average risk of getting a minor injury such as a cut or burn while performing the duties of this job.  The employee occasionally will work in severe temperatures between 0 and 100 degrees F and will walk on slippery surfaces. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints, and has direct responsibility for the safety, well-being and work output of others.

The employee is frequently required to walk and continuously required to stand.  The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and waist and is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of food, equipment, etc.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision. The employee is required to be able to speak and to hear, to exchange information.

The employee rarely performs routine work. The employee exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and must be intensely attentive to required processes and procedures.  The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communication.  Memory, reasoning, and exercising judgment are constantly used / required on the job.  Mathematics, estimating, and problem solving are frequently used / required on the job.

 

The physical demands and work-environment characteristics described within this position description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

The information in the position description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Employee may perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the School District.

 

School Districts 17H & 1

Our Districts have strong academic programs utilizing a variety of techniques for our students. There are programs for special education students and   vocational students. There are a variety of music, drama, art, and sports opportunities for students of all ages. We are a Class A district, pre-kindergarten through 12^th grade, with approximately 1,900 students. The student body is 80% Native American.

Our Schools:

Crow Agency Public School – Grades Pre K-5

Fort Smith Elementary School – Grades K-5

Hardin Kindergarten Readiness Center – Pre K

Hardin Primary School – Grades K-2

Hardin Intermediate School – Grades 3-5

Hardin Middle School – Grades 6-8

Hardin High School – Grades 9-12

 

Community:

Big Horn County, Montana is rich in history, culture and time-honored traditions.  It Includes the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Reservations. Hardin (county seat) is situated on the banks of the Bighorn River and the edge of the Crow Reservation. The town is surrounded by productive farms and ranches. Coal mining has also contributed greatly to the local economy. Hardin, is located 46 miles southeast of Billings (largest city in the State) by way of Interstate 90. The Big Horn County Museum, Little Big Horn Battlefield and Chief Plenty Coups State Park provide interesting and important history of the area. The scenic Big Horn, Pryor and Wolf Mountain ranges are part of the Big Horn County landscape.  Yellowtail Dam offers a majestic view of the water below. The spectacular Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area is host to water sports.  This area of Big Sky Country also offers fishing, hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, camping, etc. for the outdoor enthusiast.  Annual events in Big Horn County include: Little Big Horn Days, Native Days, Crow Fair & Rodeos.

Check out our District’s YouTube video -  https://youtu.be/4fQL74r7pl4

 

District website is https://www.hardin.k12.mt.us

 

To apply, go to https://hardinpublic.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Only complete applications submitted online will be considered.

 

School Districts 17H & 1 are an equal Opportunity Employer