What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Cook position at Rural Office Of Community Services?
Reports To: ROCS Dining Services Director
Coordinates With: Site Manager
Job Summary
Assist in the preparation of meals for congregate and home-bound participants of the ROCS Dining Services program serving the local area. Assist in the delivery of meals to homebound individuals as needed.
ROCS Dining Services has 22 locations in southeastern South Dakota which provide nutritious and diabetic-friendly lunches 5 days a week, primarily serving seniors and low-income populations.
Responsibilities
- Assist cook in preparation of attractive and nutritious meals for congregate and pickup/delivered orders.
- Assist in maintaining all sanitation standards in kitchen/dining room maintenance, food preparation and food storage.
- Assist in receiving suggested donations and meal tickets.
- Assist in record keeping of daily attendance and weekly meal total forms.
- Dishwashing and clean-up.
- May be required deliver meals to the home-bound participants.
- Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings as scheduled.
- May be responsible for completing assessment/eligibility forms for participants.
- Assist with the general cleaning of the site including the refrigerator, storage area, bathrooms, sinks, floors, windows, etc.
- Assist with food storage and inventory keeping.
- Assist with meal reservations.
- Prepare dining room for meal services.
- May be assigned additional duties as necessary.
Other Requirements
Must be able to work well with the staff and elderly.