ASSISTANT COOK - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

RATE:  $15.16/hr

Full Time 

Open Until Filled

RESPONSIBILITY: The person in this position provides assistance to the Head Cook preparing meals for the Senior Center program.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Supports all phases of meal preparation, serving, and cleaning up.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA: These are the most significant performance factors involved with this position and they will be the principal factors on which the employee will be evaluated:

1. Assists with the development of menus to be used in a monthly cycle; follow menus without substitutions unless approved by the supervisor; work to upgrade recipes to meet healthier, lower fat, sugar, and salt guidelines.

2. Assists with ordering food in a manner that is cost effectiveness and efficient for operation.

3. Assists in maintaining inventory of all supplies needed for meal preparation.

4. Assists with ensuring cleanliness, maintenance, safety, and sanitation of kitchen and dining area, including, but not limited to floors, stove, oven, grease traps, refrigerators, dishes, pots, and pans.

5. Assists with Preparation of meals. Assures foods are at proper temperatures. Monitors waste.

6. Assists with maintaining food storage areas including refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas. WILL DATE ALL ITEMS.

7. Wear hairnet or hat, clothing and shoes appropriate to the position.

8. Attend workshops relevant to the position and food handlers training, as required.

9. Assists with keeping accurate inventory records on food and equipment.

10. Launder all kitchen linens weekly.

11. Set-up, arrange and/or rearrange furniture in dining area for special events.

12. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Head Cook and/or Division Director.

13. Some computer skills such as Microsoft Office.

14. Regular, dependable attendance is a critical performance factor to ensure consistent, quality services to seniors.