Primary Purpose of Job
Perform duties to prepare, cook and portion servings for breakfast and snacks. Responsible for developing menus and ordering food.
Qualification
Education - High School Diploma/GED, and/or equivalent combination of experience and education; culinary degree preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provides efficient and attractive food service for children.
2. Follows all Kosher dietary rules, USDA, licensing, health department regulations; manages student allergy alerts and options.
3. Plans cooking schedules to assure optimum food flavor, texture and temperature is maintained and served in a timely manner.
4. Develops ELC rotating menus with a focus on providing healthy, balanced options. Tests cooked foods by taste and smell to determine if properly cooked and seasoned.
5. Detects and reports defective equipment, substandard or spoiled food to supervisor.
6. Keeps accurate inventory of food and supplies, replenishing items as needed.
7. Picks up food and supplies as needed.
8. Follows established safety regulations; maintains equipment and work areas in a clean, sanitized and orderly condition.
9. Assists in classrooms as needed and completes other tasks as assigned.
Core Competencies
· Use various culinary machines to carry out position responsibilities.
· Functions independently, has flexibility, personal integrity, and works effectively with children, staff, families, and volunteers.
· Communicates in an appropriate, understandable, courteous, and professional manner, while providing outstanding customer service to our community.
· Tactfully handles situations with children, staff, families, and volunteers.
· Keeps ELC information confidential at all times.
· Prioritizes multiple tasks.
Physical Requirements
· Sit, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, perform fine and gross movements with the hands/fingers and move about intermittently throughout the workday.
· Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions
· Working with chemicals, spills, slicers, knives, sharp objects and ovens.
· Working in well-lit kitchen area(s), as well as throughout the facility (i.e., classrooms, offices, Great Rooms, etc.)
· Subject to frequent interruptions.
· Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to blood-borne pathogens including the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
· Must be able to assist in the evacuation of children.
Customer Service Statement
The ELC Kitchen Manager shares in the JCC’s commitment to provide excellent customer service to its members. He/she should be professional in all of his/her relationships with members and guests. He/she should take the time to learn the names of as many individuals as possible and to make sure that individual members are pleased with the services and programs provided by the JCC.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. It in no way states or implies that these are the only duties required. Other duties apply that are assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
