Profiles Kitchen Staff- Assistant Cook 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 M-Th and 8:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Fri

Independent Living Services•Conway, AR

36d•Onsite

About The Position

While this position specifies responsibilities, requirements and duties in certain operational areas, this person is an employee at will of Independent Living Services and will be expected to respond to such requests not specifically contained herein. This person must maintain the attitude that he/she works for the total organization, and as such, exhibit proper cooperation, enthusiasm and interest in all areas deemed necessary for the continuing success of ILS programs. Knowledge of the ILS Policy and Personnel Manuals is required. This position will work directly under the supervision of the Nutrition Program Coordinator (1) Assist in preparation of nutritional meals for individuals served in the day habilitation program. (2) Assists with food preparation, service, storage, and facility cleaning.

Requirements

All applicants must have a smart phone or tablet with internet access and location capabilities.
Knowledge of food preparation, cooking, service and storage
Knowledge of sanitation and safety requirements of a food service facility
Ability to operate food preparation equipment, utensils, carving knives, etc.
Must have skills required to operate industrial food preparation equipment
Knowledge of Federal/State Requirements pertaining to the use of "universal precautions
Knowledge of food temperature and storage standards
Knowledge of Nutrition Program and guidelines for reimbursement
Knowledge in meal planning
Knowledge in conversion methods used to prepare mass quantities of food
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to operate a vehicle and possess a valid AR driver's license in good standing
Proof of vehicle liability insurance
TB skin test or chest x-ray
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, parentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.
employee is occasionally required to us hands to finder, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Prolonged periods of standing are required.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Preparation of daily meals and snacks according to the posted menu
Participates in the preparation of daily food items for cooking and/or serving by cleaning, cutting or peeling vegetables and fruits.
Gathers, weighs, measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe directions
Prepares special/modified diets as prescribed by a physician
Serves food from serving line or prepares and/or transports food
Operates food preparation equipment such as blender, chopper, mixer, oven, stove, deep fryer, grill, slicer and food grater. Reports any problems with equipment to Nutrition coordinator immediately.
Assures the cleaning and/or storage of utensils used in food preparation
Assures the use of universal precautions in the cleaning and/or disposing of waste and all food surfaces
Insure sanitary environment within the food preparation area
Follow safety rules and regulations for food preparation
Assures in cleaning of eating area after meals/snacks by sweeping, and/or mopping floors.
May be required to drive agency vehicle to pick up supplies and/or transport meals
Must attend all mandatory training
Will assist with receiving, inventory, and organization of storage areas.
Will assist with training of consumers who will be working in the cafeteria

Benefits

See Employee Handbook - Section 201 - 201A. Benefits eligibility is based on category classification and hours worked per week.
NOTE: Part-time employees working less than 30 hours weekly do not qualify for benefits.

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