Food Service Cook (Part Time)

City of St. Joseph • Saint Joseph, MO

17h • $33,118 • Onsite

About The Position

Prepares meals served in the cafeteria. Plans menus and orders supplies. Directly supervises volunteers who assist in meal preparation, service and clean-up. No budgetary responsibilities.

Requirements

• Experience in the operation of a commercial gas stove/oven, convection oven, meat slicer, commercial dishwasher, commercial mixer, warming cabinet, and steam table.
• Knowledge and Skills in cooking and preparing food and proper sanitation procedures.
• Knowledge of basic nutritional value of various foods and ability to plan and prepare well-balanced meals.
• Knowledge of Health Department regulations and sanitary procedures.
• Ability to direct the activities of cafeteria volunteer workers.
• Ability to communicate well with center patrons and volunteers.
• Two years' experience in related field required.
• Must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares lunch for Center cafeteria patrons.
• Plans menus to ensure well-balanced meal.
• Researches and adds new items to the menu rotation.
• Recommends best purchases to supervisor and orders supplies.
• Supervises volunteers assisting in the cafeteria.
• Prepares cold sides and desserts in the absence of the cook's assistant, in addition to regular duties.
• Cleans gas stove, warming cabinet, refrigerators, storage racks, counters, & cabinets.
• Follows Health Department regulations on sanitary procedures.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED