Youth Services Center- Part Time Kitchen Help

Department: Youth Services Center FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification/Level: Part Time Date: 03/2021

Under the direction of the Cook I/Kitchen Manager, the Part-Time Cook is responsible for supplying food for residents and staff, restocking shelves, cleaning and completing related paperwork. This position is Not Covered (At-will) as defined by The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for cooking and serving meals, including sides and salads, for residents and staff of the Youth Services Center.
• Restocks shelves and rotates stock.
• Washes, dries, and puts away dishes.
• Sweeps and mops floors and rubber matting.
• Responsible for washing all equipment, including, but not limited to the grill, deep fryer, and baskets.
• Documents meals for tracking purposes.
• Prepares and distributes snacks twice daily.
• Separates trash and recyclables.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED and more than one year of experience working in kitchen or food services
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification within six months of employment
• Knowledge of food safety standards and cooking procedures
• Ability to use grill, oven, fryers and other kitchen equipment

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

The Part-Time Cook maintains frequent contact with other county employees and residents of Youth Services Center when cooking and serving food to residents and staff members.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Part-Time Cook works in a standard kitchen environment with frequent standing and the ability to move about freely, frequent lifting of up to forty pounds, bending, pushing/pulling, reach over head and some kneeling crawling and climbing ladders. Frequent attention to detail, monitoring equipment and detailed inspection is required. The Part-time Cook is very frequently exposed to extreme temperatures, dangerous equipment, chemicals, noise and noxious odors.

SUPERVISION:

None

LICENSING:

Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification within six months of employment

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Cook I/Kitchen Manager

HOURS:

10:30am - 6pm; hours vary per week; minimum 16 hours/week

Please complete the application accurately and thoroughly. A resume is optional. Remember to save and submit your application. If applying for multiple positions, submit a separate application for each one. Youll receive an email confirmation once your application is received. Due to the high volume of applications, further communication will only occur if youre selected for an interview.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.