The Food Service Cook will coordinate food services for the resident population. Preparing all meals for clients. Using all safety precautions as needed. Keeping a clean and sanitary work area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform food service duties; prepares meals and snacks; completes kitchen inspections weekly; monitors for compliance in accordance with building, fire, safety, health codes, and requirements of other regulatory bodies including but not limited to funding sources.
Assist Food Service Supervisor with ordering of food and donations through distributors, wholesalers and food establishments utilized by the agency in accordance with dietitian approved menus.
Assist Food Service Supervisor with the maintenance of food service budgets.
Assist Food Service Supervisor with staff scheduling and coverage.
Responsible for all client food service grievances for the East and Central facilities.
May perform other duties assigned by supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:
Knowledge of:
Department of Public Health Requirements
General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to:
Interact effectively with representative of funding sources and referral agencies.
Analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Manage priorities to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.
Work and make decisions independently.
Education and Experience:
High School graduate or GED
Three years of experience working within the field of institutional food preparation.
Preferred but not required completion of a culinary school or training program.
Other:
Must be: ethical, self-motivated, dependable/reliable and detailed oriented.
Must be able to interface easily with clients, staff, and other management.
Must be able to meet routine office physical demands including climbing stairs, carrying up to 20- pound objects and possessing the dexterity and vision to operate office computers and equipment.
Must possess a Valid driver's license.
Must successfully complete the introductory probationary employment period.
This job description covers the most significant duties but does not exclude other assignments or related duties.
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