Cook

Job Details

Work Location: CAC- St. Albans

Work Schedule: Part-time 20 hours weekly

This position is responsible for:

Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.
Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.
Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.
Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service.
Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.
Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.
Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.
Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists in coordinating and carrying-out arrangements for programs and special events.
Supervises residents assisting in preparing and serving meals and cleaning of kitchen equipment.
Performs other related work as required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.
Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting, relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

Employee Benefits:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or G.E.D.; and two (2) years of experience in sorting, receiving, storing, loading, and unloading of materials in a warehouse or store setting; OR
any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled