This position is responsible for: Cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.
Key Responsibilities:
• 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. • Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; informs supervisor if inventory is low so they may make orders and food purchases; drives to pick up food donations. • Receives, receipts, and stores food donations and food orders.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
• Ability to meet attendance requirements. • Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. • Ability to cook, taste and smell food. • Ability to perform continuous walking, stooping, standing, and some climbing. • Duties are performed standing and requires squatting, climbing, bending and walking. Any of the preceding duties may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of sitting. • Extensive amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying heavy objects (up to 75 lbs.) frequently. • Work will normally be performed in a kitchen environment where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in temperature associated with cooking and the kitchen environment.
Employee Benefits:
• Paid Time Off • Retirement Savings Plan Avitable • Supplemental Insurance Available • Voluntary Life Insurance
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or G.E.D. And one-year experience cooking food for large groups, Or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certifications:
• Valid State Drivers License • Food Handler's Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled