COOK - ON CALL

MEALS ON WHEELS PEOPLE INC•Vancouver, WA

11d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Join Meals on Wheels People, a community-founded organization with a 50-year legacy. We've been a lifeline for thousands of older adults in the Portland Metro Area, providing independence through weekly meal delivery and social connections. Our vibrant culture thrives on integrity, commitment, respect, inclusion, creativity, and teamwork. With over 20 centers spanning Multnomah, Washington, and Clark counties, our dedicated staff and volunteers ensure no adult over 60 goes hungry or experiences social isolation. The On-Call Cook is responsible for food preparation and cleaning tasks that keep the kitchen running smoothly. They will work alongside the BOH staff in preparing food ingredients, cooking meals, menu development, and coordination of meal service so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food meet our high standards. The Line Cook will help ensure that staff has a clean and well-stocked kitchen in which to operate.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Minimum one-year experience in food service cooking position
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
Proven customer service skills
Experience working with diverse populations, including aging, minority and low-income populations
Good verbal and written communication skills
Proven recordkeeping and organizational skills
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and 20-30lbs repetitively
Must pass drug screen and criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree or certification in Culinary Arts preferred
Current Food Handler’s card or ability to obtain one upon hire
Current ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification within 18 months of hire
Strong knowledge of local, state and federal food sanitation standards
Language proficiency in English/Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Asian, or African languages is highly valued. Successfully passing a fluency exam in any of these languages qualifies candidates for an extra $1 per hour pay rate.

Responsibilities

Ensure on-time delivery of meals to home-bound participants following Meals on Wheels People standards.
Schedule volunteer drivers daily and maintain accurate route books.
Follow up with participants if a driver is unable to deliver a meal.
Manage participant care, including reassessments, change tracking, and record maintenance.
Assist Site Manager in responsive hunger relief services, including supplemental meals, partnerships, contracts, ethnic meals, and programming for isolation.
Aid in screening, registration, and training of volunteers.
Maintain and update client and volunteer information in data management systems.
Complete assigned administrative tasks.
Support Meals on Wheels People events and fundraising initiatives.
Participate in in-service training and required meetings.
Uphold mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of Meals on Wheels People, Inc.
Perform other assigned duties.
Prepare ingredients for service and menu development (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meats, etc.)
Cooks menu items and cooperates with kitchen staff
Ensures excellent presentation of dishes
Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations
Correctly prepare all food following standard and unique recipes
Store food safely and adequately and stock inventory appropriately
Set up and break down workstation with all necessary supplies
Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to Kitchen Manager
Maintains a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Support the mission, goals, and objectives of Meals on Wheels People, Inc.
Other duties as assigned