Cook Helper

DESI•Cassadaga, NY

11d

About The Position

The Cook Helper assists the Food Services department. The role keeps food-preparation, storage, and serving equipment sanitary; maintains clean, orderly storerooms and refrigeration areas; and handles dish-room setup and washing duties. It also supports dining-room setup and meal service, including keeping the service line supplied and preparing and serving food as requested according to pre-planned menus. The Cook Helper models appropriate CSS and employability skills, maintains accountability for staff, students, and property, follows safety practices, and helps foster a center environment free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect. The role includes attending required staff training and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Six months of related experience preferred.
Experience working with youth.

Responsibilities

Keep equipment used in preparing, storing, and serving food sanitary.
Keep storerooms, walk-in refrigerators, and freezers clean and orderly.
Set up the dish room and dishwasher before each meal.
Wash worktables, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks.
Scrape food from dirty dishes and load dishes onto racks or conveyors for the dishwasher.
Wash pots, pans, and trays.
Sweep, mop, and wax cafeteria and kitchen floors.
Remove trash and garbage and place it in designated containers; steam-clean or hose out garbage cans.
Set up dining-room tables.
Keep the service line supplied with dishes, silverware, glasses, milk, and food during service times.
Prepare and serve food as requested according to pre-planned menus.
Clearly communicate and consistently model appropriate CSS and employability skills.
Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property.
Adhere to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
Help foster and sustain a center environment free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect.
Attend all required staff training opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.