Job description:

General Statement of Duties: Employee is responsible for cooking and serving a proper portion of entrée in accordance with CACFP requirements. Employee is expected to prepare meals that are pleasing in appearance and flavor. Employee will work with Kitchen Production Assistant to provide a satisfying meal for the residents.

Supervision Received: Food Service Manager

Supervision Exercised: None

Worker Category: Part-Time/ Non-Exempt

Location/Travel: On-Site

Schedule: Sun – Thurs; 3:30p – 8p

Job Responsibilities:

· Plan and prepare appetizing and nutritionally balanced meals.

· Interact with residents and volunteers.

· Assist in meal service and clean up during and after service.

· Adhere to time and temperature controls for food.

· Accurately track and report meals served.

· Label and date all foods.

· Log temperatures of food

Performance Expectations:

· Plan meals and quantity needed.

· Adhere to nutritional values needed for meals.

· Be organized and use time effectively.

Qualifications:

· Education: High School Diploma or GED. Serv-Safe Food Handler certificate required.

· Experience: Must have at least 2 years of batch cooking experience. Customer service experience required.

· Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to taste and smell food. Ability to interact and cook for a diverse population. Ability to read and understand English. Ability to multi-task and maintain/oversee multiple projects simultaneously.

Core Competencies:

· Dependability: Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record.

· Initiative: Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion, and meets goals and objectives.

· Job knowledge: Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, and keeps job knowledge current.

· Leadership: Provides strong leadership, sets a good example, skilled decision maker, motivator, and encourager.

· Organizational skills: Information is organized and accessible, maintains efficient work space, and manages time well.

Required Trainings:

• Employee Health and Safety Learning Program

• Serv Safe program completion

• Various Food Service Training as assigned

• Various Social Services Training as assigned to effectively serve clients

Physical Demands: Must be able to perform extensive standing and walking and occasionally lift up to 50lbs. Must be able to use hands, handle or feel and reach materials with hands and arms. Must be able to talk and hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person