Dietary Cook/Server

EASTERSEALS ARKANSAS•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Summary: Responsible for the preparation and service/delivery of meals and snacks for children in accordance with established menus and each child’s specific dietary needs. Follows organization policies and procedures in food handling, preparation, and storage.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent; and minimum of one year in general institutional type cooking or related field.
Ability to work and collaborate as part of a team.
Ability to follow detailed instructions related to menus, recipes, dietary restrictions, and production schedules.
Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid foodborne illness.
Knowledge of the methods of cooking and preparing foods.
Ability to operate and clean equipment used in food preparation.
Strong attention to daily schedule and to meeting deadlines.
ServSafe Certification or the ability to obtain within first 90 days of employment.
Must have a reliable source of transportation and willing to travel within the three separate facilities.

Responsibilities

Ensures meals and snacks are served to individuals as scheduled, always adhering to meal and snack times.
Prepares meals and snacks by following established menu, supporting recipes, and production schedule. Makes modifications based on written dietary needs and restrictions of each child.
Ensures ingredients and final products are fresh, properly prepared and maintained at proper temperature for serving.
Serves meals and snacks following all safety standards. Meals and snacks are delivered and served in a manner that is appealing not only in taste but in presentation.
Operates equipment needed in food preparation including blenders, mixer, oven, stove, and steamer.
Ensures all safety and sanitation standards are met from delivery and storage of food to preparation and serving of food.
Follows all ServSafe and USDA cleaning procedures for maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen and serving line including cleaning and sanitizing of all equipment, dishes, counters, prep areas, freezer, walk-in refrigerator, etc.
Follow daily and monthly cleaning schedules.
Replenishes items used in daily operations.
Reports items low in stock.
Takes inventory of food and supplies, and puts away properly after labeling, dating, and securing. Checks for dented cans and reports findings to Dietician or designee.
Organizes stock and rotates product while continuously ensuring freshness and quality of products.
Complies with all regulatory rules and regulations including the Office of Long-term Care, Arkansas Health Department and local food and sanitation laws.