Description

Hello! This isn't "just cooking" food. In this role, when you prepare a meal you're helping provide vital nourishment to children from challenging backgrounds. A good meal, on a bad day, can make all the difference. So, if "cooking that makes a difference" appeals to you, please apply today!

The Cook performs all functions necessary to prepare meals according to sound nutritional standards, maintains food service area, materials, food and equipment according to Public Health and Residential Children Facilities standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages the food services and related tasks according to standards for a group of 60 people

• Follows posted plans and menus, as set by the Kitchen Manager

• Orders and stores food and foodservice supplies and housekeeping supplies as needed, under the instruction of the Kitchen Manager

• Cleans kitchen, dining room, equipment and dishes after meals are served

• Keeps kitchen and dining room well stocked, clean and organized

• Maintains a clean and sanitary work and serving area

• Reports to and communicates with agency’s contracted licensed nutritionist and submits required documentation to same in timely manner

• Reports problems with appliances and equipment to Kitchen Manage

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma and three years' experience with planning, ordering and preparing food and food service supplies for groups of twenty or more

• Must have or be able to obtain a Public Health Food Service Licensure