Cook

YOC

Muncie, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Compensation and Benefits, Cook Dishes, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities Management, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Services, Health Department, Meal Plans, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Time Management, Waitressing
LOCATION
Muncie, IN
POSTED
3 days ago
POSITION SUMMARY
The Cook reports to the Food Services and Facilities Support Coordinator. Duties include preparing food, cleaning, maintaining sanitary working spaces and conditions, and serving food. Technical and food safety skills will provide the foundation for success in this role. Knowledge of YOC programs, standards set by various governing and regulatory bodies, and YOC policies and procedures is essential for success.

PRIMARY JOB EXPECTATIONS

1. Compliance
  • Maintain an awareness of health and safety regulations including, but not limited to:
  • State and Local Health Department standards
  • Department of Education school nutrition standards
  • Serve Safe Principles
  • Accurately documents food temperatures
  • Consistently dates food products

2. Serving
  • Ensures residents are served on time and according to the meal plan.
  • Accommodates residents with special dietary needs
  • Remains professional when serving meals

3. Maintenance
  • Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and equipment
  • Ensures fresh food quality
  • Notifies supervisor of any conditions that may compromise a clean and safe environment

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE NEEDED
  • High School diploma or equivalent

FUNDAMENTAL QUALIFICATION
  • Must be able to demonstrate awareness of the cultural and socioeconomic differences of our clients as well as value a nurturing family as the ideal environment;
  • a commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems and a conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change;
  • the ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence by maintaining a helping role and appropriately intervening to meet service goals;
  • the ability to set appropriate limits.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS NEEDED
  • Familiarity with a variety of food service tools and equipment
  • Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures
  • Ability to read and follow a written recipe
  • Ability to read and convert common measurements

WORKING CONDITIONS
Typical work week is Monday-Friday 40 hours. Duties require working with tools and food preparation equipment, lifting, and operating vehicles. The Cook will have regular contact with YOC program/clinical staff members, clients, and members of the public. Courtesy and professionalism are expected at all times.

COMPENSATION
This position is full-time, and compensation includes a competitive salary and benefits plan.

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