Head Cook - Keokuk, IA

TITLE: Head Cook – Keokuk, IA (Hourly/Nonexempt)

REPORTS TO: Nutrition Area Supervisor

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Overall responsibility for the operations of a Milestones Central Kitchen.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:

1. All aspects of the kitchen operation, including making sure all meals are out in a timely manner and that the food is safe, palatable, and appealing.

2. Supervises and assists all kitchen staff and volunteers in all licensed food service practices, such as – receiving, storing, preparing, and clean up, to assure adherence to all federal, state, and local health regulations.

3. Works closely with Nutrition Area Coordinator on food budget by comparing prices, following recipes, preparing correct amount and monitoring portion control.

4. Works with Nutrition Area Coordinator to assure kitchen staff is within labor hours established by Milestones AAA, offering input when hours need to be adjusted.

5. May plan and make food purchases, as necessary, with approval.

6. Responsible for inventory and maintains accurate record of food used and received.

7. Reports problems with recipes and presents solutions.

8. Is responsible for seeing that daily, weekly, and monthly paperwork is completed and submitted in a timely manner and reporting any errors immediately.

9. Cleans and maintains equipment for sanitation and safety, reporting repair needs promptly.

10. Promote all Senior Centers within the service area, working closely with other staff and volunteers in such a way as to create a harmonious inviting atmosphere.

11. Assures nutrition education and health promotion activities are scheduled and presented (at sites without managers or coordinators).

12. Make home visits as needed.

13. Attends monthly employee meetings and other training as assigned.

14. Willing to take turns assisting with special meals, if served.

15. Other duties as assigned within the function of the Nutrition Program at assigned location.

REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES FOR POSITION:

· High School Diploma or equivalent.

· Basic understanding and knowledge of food purchasing, preparation, and planning for large quantities.

· Must have basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Applications.

· Strong supervisory skills.

· Ability to follow instructions accurately and work efficiently.

· Should have a desire to be of service to the elderly and work with others.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality of participants.

· Accuracy in record keeping and inventory management.

· Ability to calculate numbers: anticipate menu quantities, adjust standardized recipes, compare pricing, and compute food costs.

· Safe and sanitary work habits.

· Must be able to work well with others.

· Must take pride in your work and have a positive attitude.

· Must have Serve Safe Certification or within 6 months of hire. Certification must be maintained.

· Must be able to lift 30 lbs. on your own and up to 50 lbs. with assistance.

· Must have valid driver’s license and auto insurance, as well as access to reliable transportation and ability to travel as job requires including the transportation and/or delivery of meals.

SCHEDULE: Full- Time: Monday – Thursday, 6:30am – 2:30pm (32hrs/week)

SALARY: $13.50 per hour

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident and Hospital Supplemental Insurance, Company Paid Life Insurance, IPERS Retirement, Vacation and Sick Time, 1 Personal Day and 12 Paid Holidays Annually.

Pay: $13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14