Senior Center Cook - LaborMAX Staffing

Apply today for our Senior Center Cook Positions. The Senior Center Cook prepares and serves breakfast, lunch and snacks as per a pre-existing menu based on Department for the Aging nutritional guidelines. The Cook is responsible for assisting in the maintenance and cleanliness of the kitchen and related facilities and equipment. In addition, the Cook will have responsibility for oversight and training of student interns who have an expressed an interest in careers in culinary arts. Qualifications:? Possession of a valid in Food Protection Certificate as issued by the Colorado Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.? Two years of experience cooking in a community center setting or for groups of 100-200 people? Experience in cooking to satisfy specific nutrition guidelines for older adults.? Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.? CPR certified and AED first Aid Certified or be willing to attend both trainings.? Able to lift heavy objects and stand long hours as needed.? Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.? Experience or interest in serving older adults in a community setting.? Bilingual, English Spanish or English Chinese highly preferred.? Bicultural skills desirable, but not required? Ability to work some flexible hours (e.G., evenings and weekends)? Able to work on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day? Supervisory experience is a plus but not required. Primary Duties:? Assists with food preparation according to a pre-planned menu, food service and tray line service.? Assists the Food Service Manager with daily supervision of other kitchen staff members? In the absence of the Food Service Manager, assumes full responsibility for cooking, serving preplanned meals, record keeping and the task supervision of kitchen staff and volunteers.? Assists in the inventory and proper maintenance of food storage areas;dating all food items in the storage room.? Assists with unpacking, labeling, storing and rotating of food aRELIABLE TRANSPORTATIONRELIABLE TRANSPORTATION