Cook (Part-Time)
About The Position
The Cook works to store, prepare and cook a variety of hot and cold food items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special/catered events. Responsibilities include the production and packaging of food, with a focus on recipes that require a more advanced level of cooking skill. The Cook also contributes to overall kitchen cleanliness and organization. Together with the entire team at Channing House, your role contributes to promoting a healthy and vibrant home for our residents. The Cook demonstrates our Core Values: Do the right thing; Be a team player; Focus on quality; Adapt to change.
Requirements
- 2-3 years of related work experience.
- Ability to use a computer.
- Ability to speak and comprehend English the primary language used in the workplace.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a California Food Handler’s Card before starting employment.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of basic operation of equipment and cash-handling procedures preferred.
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience preferred.
- Ability to speak and/or comprehend other languages utilized by clients is a plus.
- ServSafe certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook to order foods that may require short preparation time.
- Receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs and supplies for proper storage.
- Produce some batch goods using basic cooking techniques.
- Prepare foods under direct supervision or instruction.
- Clean and sanitize work stations and equipment.
- Operate a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, wash, peel, cut and shred fruits and vegetables, and trim and cut meat, poultry or fish for culinary use.
- Follow recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption.
- Prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided.
- Prepare meals for customers requiring special diets.
- Prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte. Operate a grill station.
- Read food order or receive verbal instructions on food required by patron, and prepare food according to instructions.
- Provide the highest quality of service to customers at all times.
- Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.
- Ensure compliance with various licensing and regulatory agencies, including but not limited to: Santa Clara County Department of Health, CDPH, CDSS, CalOSHA, etc.
- Compliance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP).
- Attend all allergy and food-borne illness in-service training.
- Report all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
- Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
- Attend training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
