Meals on Wheels Prep Cook

Marion-Polk Food Share, Inc. • Salem, OR

5d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the preparation of meals by preparing ingredients for use in meals, maintaining a sanitary work environment and adhering to food industry best practices. This position is temporary and part-time, 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday for 6 months. The shift schedule is 7:00 am – 12:00 pm, though schedules are subject to change based on operational needs. The role requires an effective collaborator who is flexible, punctual, reliable, and capable of performing sustained heavy lifting, sometimes in excess of 70 pounds.

Requirements

• Must maintain a current Food Handlers Card.
• Experienced in upholding safe working conditions.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening that excludes THC.
• Must submit to full background check, including driving record check.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience cooking in a commercial kitchen environment preferred.
• Proficiency with a wide variety of kitchen equipment, tools and utensils.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed written and/or verbal instructions independently.
• Familiar with the food industry’s best practices.
• Knowledge of food safety and safe handling practices.
• Able to work well in a team environment and take direction.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• Committed to quality service.
• Good math and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive, sustained heavy lifting sometimes in excess of 70 pounds with strenuous activity not limited to heavy lifting.
• Ability to negotiate slippery surfaces and busy workstations.
• Ability to move, lift and carry objects in excess of 30 pounds.
• Comfortable standing for 2-3 hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients for use in meals.
• Measures ingredients and prepares them in accordance with chef’s specifications.
• Washes, chops, and peels ingredients for use in meals.
• Portions the food and prepares the dishes for plating.
• Places food trays under food warmers.
• Keeps track of ingredient quantities and ensures there are always enough for the day/week’s menus.
• Assists in control of inventory and supplies.
• Maintains compliance with food industry safety standards.
• Cleans and sanitizes the working surfaces, tools, utensils and working areas.
• Checks the food for proper temperatures.
• Responsible for compliance with industry food safety standards.
• Ensures food and leftovers are stored and dated properly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Earned vacation and sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement contributions
• Contributions towards Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for employee and dependents
• Employer paid Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed