Cook-Senior Center - R.A.I.N. Total Care

Position Summary

To prepare food orders for the Senior Center and to assure the smooth operation of the kitchen by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Abide by Department of Health (DOH), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department for the Aging (DFTA) regulations regarding proper kitchen hygiene and maintenance.
• Ensure that quality and quantity of food meet standards for meal patterns established by designated regulatory agencies (i.e. USDA, CACFP, etc.)
• Receive and inspect incoming product for quality and quantity, and ensure prompt and proper storage
• Supervise and participate in the requisition, inspection, preparation, cooking and portioning of food in accordance with quality standards
• Prepare meals accurately according to written recipes
• Recommend changes in recipe/cooking method to improve quality of food
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of staff engaged in food preparation, meal service and cleanup
• Ensure safe handling and proper temperature control of prepared foods
• Maintain monthly inventory
• Submit food orders to vendors in a timely manner
• Ensure security of refrigerators, freezers, storerooms, and office before leaving for the day
• Check cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, and equipment, dining area, and adherence to sanitation standards
• Supervise and participate in the training other kitchen personnel in their duties and responsibilities
• Consult with Program Director/ Administrative Assistant as to schedule, menu and any other problems
• Complete DFTA Documentation/Logs
• Attend relevant R.A.I.N. and Outside Trainings
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years’ experience
• Valid Food Protections Certificate
• Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile and copier equipment
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Proficiency in the safe operation of all kitchen equipment and Department of Health regulations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.