Assistant Cook

Chautauqua Opportunities Inc • Jamestown, NY

66d • $16

About The Position

Assists the Head Cook with all aspects of food preparation and serving for a child care center and summer food program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 Years of work experience cooking or post-high school certification in food preparation
• Knowledge of health and food sanitation procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of food allergies and food related diseases and the ingredients that can cause allergies/intolerances.
• Basic math and record keeping skills.
• Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort
• Have or obtain within 90 days of employment, Food Handler Safety Training certificate (as required by Chautauqua County Department of Health)
• Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs
• Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.
• Completes all required NYS background clearances.
• Pre-employment physical exams and TB Testing.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation
• Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle.
• Ability to travel throughout the county.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required; subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Assists Head Cook with preparation and cooking of daily meals.
• Assists in the maintenance and monitoring of Health Department regulations.
• Sets up carts for delivery of food to classrooms and return.
• Place food into hot packs and vehicles for transport to off-site locations.
• Transport, as needed, food and supplies to the off-site classroom.
• Wash dishes and food prep areas
• Completes required paperwork
• Orders food
• Directs Kitchen Assistants in their job duties
• Promotes agency mission.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.
• Maintains consistent professional customer service.
• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self- sufficiency.
• Other duties as designated by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees