What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Lunch Program Cook position at City of Issaquah?
The City of Issaquah Senior Center is looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals for our Senior Center patrons! Our ideal candidate will be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. The incumbent must be deft in moving around the kitchen and skilled at multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is critical.
This is a part-time, non-regular position, with hours available on Wednesday – Friday each week.
- Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, etc.).
- Cook food in and on various cooking implements, including frying pans, grills, and other.
- Check food while cooking.
- Keep a sanitary and orderly environment in the kitchen.
- Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
- Check quality of ingredients.
- Monitor, stock, and shop occasionally.
- Assist in planning the monthly menu.
- Clean up and proper sanitation of the kitchen.
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Proven experience as a cook required.
- Current Food Worker Card required.
- Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.).
- Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Skill in communicating with diverse groups of people.
- Ability to safely use all necessary kitchen equipment (knives, hot surfaces, etc.).
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to work in an environment that may be loud, hot, and/or crowded.
- Ability to deliver quality meals on time.
Salary : $20 - $22