Assistant Cook- Meals on Wheels Cadillac

Purpose:

To perform all duties assigned by the Head Cook including the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards, and following established food production procedures and nutritional guidelines.

Essential functions:

• Assist with meal preparation duties for home-delivered, bulk Congregate, and frozen meals, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production procedures and nutritional guidelines.
• Clean and maintain food storage and food preparation areas.
• Assist with receiving of goods and inventory control (may include assistance with pick-up of miscellaneous grocery items).
• Wash dishes in according with sanitation procedures.
• Substitute for Head Cook and other Senior Nutrition personnel as needed (may include delivery of home-delivered or Congregate meals).
• Maintain positive communication and relationships with clients and co-workers.
• Periodically visit congregate sites, as needed.
• Attend required trainings.
• If applicable, deliver and/or serve and clean-up for catering projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Position Objectives:

• To assist in quality meal preparation complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards.
• To assist in the compliance of all safety and sanitation requirements and in accordance with all nutritional guidelines.

Minimum Education:

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe certification required or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

Minimum Experience:

• Prior experience in a related food service operation helpful.

Minimum Skills Required:

• Collaboration skills
• Client focus and concern for well-being of recipients
• Flexibility and resourcefulness
• Positive verbal and non-verbal communication with clients, families, staff, and volunteers
• Organizational skills
• Basic math skills

Meals on Wheels Assistant Cook – Cadillac

To perform all duties assigned by the Head Cook including the

preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable
sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards, and following
established food production procedures and nutritional guidelines.
A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

ServSafe certification required or the ability to obtain certification
within 90 days of hire.
Prior experience in a related food service operation helpful.
40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. $12.23 per hour.

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