Cook Assistant

Education & Training Resources LLC • Excelsior Springs, MO

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook Assistant helps prepare meals for the center's students and employees and performs routine maintenance tasks. This role involves adhering to food safety regulations, assisting with food service, and maintaining cleanliness in the dining room and kitchen facilities. The assistant also operates dishwashing equipment, checks service equipment, and helps with moving and storing supplies. Additionally, the position includes supervising and assisting culinary art and work-based learning students in proper food preparation and storage, as well as supervising leisure time employees and work-based learning students.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safety and sanitation requirements in food preparation and storage
• Knowledge of methods of preparing cooking and serving food
• Working knowledge of the uses of kitchen utensils and equipment
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel and Outlook, etc.
• Ability to read and write English fluently
• Must be ServSafe-certified or have the ability to be certified
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

• 3 months work related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares quantities of food according to the menu and number of students/employees, in accordance with local, state, and national food safety regulations.
• Assists in serving food.
• Adheres to all state guidelines concerning food safety and proper food handling procedures.
• Cleans assigned areas.
• Cleans and maintains dining room and kitchen facilities.
• Operates dishwashing equipment.
• Cleans and checks service equipment.
• Assists in moving and storing supplies.
• Supervises and assists culinary art and work-based learning students in proper food preparation and storage.
• Assists in supervising leisure time employees and work-based learning.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed