Part Time Cook

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Cook is responsible for meal planning and cooking meals for the residents. Maintains sanitation and follows necessary guidelines for food handling and safety.

Expected schedule: Sunday - Wednesday with some coverage of staff absences (PTO/Leaves)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: Food Handler's License
• Experience: Institutional or volume cooking experience.
• Availability: Sunday - Wednesday plus some scheduled coverage for PTO hours
• Driver's License: Valid in Oregon, acceptable record, and insurability under Agency's auto insurance.
• Knowledge of USDA standards.
• Knowledge of proper use and care of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Knowledge of proper storage and use of food.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of an integrated team.
• Ability to relate effectively with youth, parents, community, and referral sources.
• Ability to work in a structured, often stressful, environment and maintain a positive mental attitude.
• Ability to maintain a sanitary kitchen facility.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic computer skills: MS Office, email, spread sheets.
• Cultural sensitivity and experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Professional appearance appropriate to the position.
• Commitment to Looking Glass Mission and Values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develops menus and prepares nutritious, appealing meals for youth and staff (25 45 people).
• Develops and maintains a recipe file.
• Purchases food, household supplies, and hygienic items for the program within a budget.
• Order and pick up donated food from community food bank and other sources.
• Reports kitchen maintenance needs to supervisor, and follows up as appropriate.
• Maintains records required by the Oregon Department of Education Breakfast Program, Lunch Program, and Milk Program, including meeting nutritional requirements, meal counts, milk counts, monthly inventory and cost/clients meals assessment.
• Assists with supervising youth working in the kitchen.
• Prepares food for off-duty days.
• Prepares large amounts of food as necessary by freezing or drying.
• Completes other duties as assigned.