Prep Cook- Senior Meals

Foodlink Inc•City of Rochester, NY

4h•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Foodlink Community Kitchen prepares nutritious scratch-made meals for youth across the city of Rochester and Monroe County. We produce and deliver over 2,000,000 meals and snacks to daycares, charter schools, after school programs, and youth organizations annually. Now, in addition to children, we serve Senior Citizens of Monroe County over 100,000 meals annually. The Seniors Meal Program Prep Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious and delicious meals for senior citizens. This role involves working closely with the culinary team to ensure that meals are prepared according to dietary guidelines and requirements. The Prep Cook will assist with ingredient preparation, cooking, meal packing, distribution of meals from our site, and other tasks relevant to executing a successful and efficient meal program, while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. This position requires a passion for cooking, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing high-quality meals to enhance the well-being of seniors. The job responsibilities assigned to this position will include various areas and responsibilities within the community kitchen including hot/cold meal prep, snack counting/organizing, and expediting and sanitation. Based on production volumes the Senior Meals team may also assist the Children Meals team. The Prep Cook works in compliance with Foodlink processes and procedures to ensure the highest level of food safety and quality at all times.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be ServSafe Level 2 certified.
1+ years experience in food service. Large scale food production experience preferred
Working knowledge of food safety requirements and health department guidelines
Experience and knowledge of large-scale food preparation and use of industrial kitchen equipment
Basic math skills necessary for recipe conversion of quantities needed for food preparation.
Ability to take oral and written instructions and follow through efficiently
Must work well in a team environment
Manual dexterity is necessary to shred, chop, assemble and mix foods.
Ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures in the kitchen.
Stamina to stand and walk on hard flooring for long periods of time.
Ability to work with chemical cleaning agents.
Strength to lift and carry food items or objects weighing up to 50lbs.
Ability to properly operate kitchen equipment is required.

Nice To Haves

Large scale food production experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in the daily preparation, assembly and expediting of a variety of foods and meal components
Follows written recipes and oral instructions with regard to meal preparation
Stores food and supplies in accordance with instructions and food safety standards
Keeps all records and logs in accordance with instructions and food safety standards
Follows company protocol with regard to the operation, maintenance and sanitation of institutional kitchen equipment and utensils.
Uses personal protective equipment as required for use of kitchen equipment and cleaning chemicals
Follows daily cleaning and sanitation schedule as instructed.
Attends mandatory training programs as required
Cross-trains and assist in various areas of the kitchen as assigned
Maintains a professional attitude and appearance at all time
Serves as a point person and acts as role model for Foodlink Career Fellowship participants, demonstrating professional behavior at all times.
Performs all work-related duties as assigned