What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prep Cook position at United Community Action Network?
FULL-TIME - 40 HOURS PER WEEK, 43 WEEKS PER YEAR
Prep Cook assists in food preparation, purchasing, cooking, cleanup and service of meals to children in an Early Learning setting.
The essential functions of this position require prioritizing and completing all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, adjusting for changing priorities and availability of resources, and demonstrating initiative in identifying additional job-related tasks to be completed when time permits. These duties are a representative example of position expectations. Actual duties assigned may vary and change depending on the business needs of the department and the agency.
- Assist head cook in preparing meals.
- Sweep and scrub floors.
- Adhere to sanitation and safety procedures; storage and preparation guidelines. Assemble dishes, utensils and supplies needed for timely meals.
- Assist in receiving orders from food and supply vendors. Put food away in appropriate storage. Assist in inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils and equipment using approved sanitation methods. Return items to the proper storage area.
- Assist, as needed, in other kitchen and food service duties.
- Provide exceptional and measurable customer service to internal and external customers with timely and accurate responses to their inquiries and concerns. Exercise tact, courtesy, and diplomacy when interacting with clients, contractors, vendors and others with whom we may work while enhancing the Company’s public image at all times. Respond to all inquiries for information respectfully without regard to the inquirer’s position, status, or demographic and in a manner that conveys understanding, acceptance and support for UCAN’s programs and objectives.
- Communicate in a professional, respectful and courteous manner with all employees, clients, the Board of Directors, and others with whom we may work. Contribute to a successful work group and foster a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, and the constructive exchange of ideas.
- Complete designated job tasks, special projects and all other duties as assigned to meet team, department and agency goals while actively demonstrating accountability, high levels of employee engagement, and responsibility for achieving desired outcomes and measurable results.