Assistant Cook

Catholic Charities of St. Cloud • Princeton, MN

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About The Position

We are a passionate group of individuals who serve our clients and enjoy working hard to show our values of: Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity and Service in everything we do! Catholic Charities serves people across the heart of our state. We are a nonprofit organization supported by generous individuals, foundations, businesses and faith communities. At the heart of what Catholic Charities does is people. People seeking help, people offering help, and people who believe that we are all a community of neighbors, here in Central Minnesota. The most important people to us are our clients: those who we humbly serve. Job Summary: The Assistant Food Coordinator of Senior Dining is responsible for assisting the Food Coordinator in the preparation and service of the noon meal for Senior Dining/Meals on Wheels.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent
• 1 year of cooking experience required. (Knowledge of food service equipment operation is helpful)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Food Coordinator (head cook) in the kitchen operations: including preparing the food items utilizing established recipes; portioning & dish up food items; serving the in house diners.
• Prepare/package food items & supplies for: Satellite Senior Dining sites into food carriers, and, for Meals on Wheels as necessary.
• Being familiar with/stay updated on all Minnesota Department of Health regulations regarding Food Safety (i.e. recording hot/cold temperatures of food items regularly), and, the safe/sanitary use of kitchen equipment/tools, work surfaces, & first aid/fire extinguishers, etc. Conduct all work activities in compliance with these Health and Safety directives/guidelines.
• Check incoming food supply purchases and then label, date, and monitor food inventory.
• Assist with Cleaning duties: sweep/mop kitchen floor, wash/clean dishes/carriers, empty garbage containers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees