Summary:
- The Cook will coordinate food services for the resident population. Preparing all meals for clients. Using all safety precautions as needed. Keeping a clean and sanitary work area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform food service duties; prepares meals and snacks; completes kitchen inspections weekly; monitors for compliance in accordance with building, fire, safety, health codes, and requirements of other regulatory bodies including but not limited to funding sources.
- Assist Food Service Supervisor with ordering of food and donations through distributors, wholesalers and food establishments utilized by the agency in accordance with dietitian approved menus.
- Assist Food Service Supervisor with the maintenance of food service budgets.
- Assist Food Service Supervisor with staff scheduling and coverage.
- Responsible for all client food service grievances for the East and Central facilities.
- May perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
Knowledge of:
- Department of Public Health Requirements
- General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to:
- Interact effectively with representatives of funding sources and referral agencies.
- Analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Manage priorities to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.
- Work and make decisions independently.
Education and Experience:
- High School graduate or GED
- Three years of experience working within the field of institutional food preparation.
- Preferred but not required completion of a culinary school or training program.
Other:
- Must be ethical, self-motivated, dependable/reliable, and detailed oriented.
- Must be able to interface easily with clients, staff, and other management.
- Must be able to meet routine office physical demands including climbing stairs, carrying up to 20- pound objects and possessing the dexterity and vision to operate office computers and equipment.
- Must possess a Valid driver’s license.
- Must successfully complete the introductory probationary employment period.
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Job Type: Temporary
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Food service: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
