Job Details
Job Type
Full-time
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Evening Meal Production Cook prepares; cooks, and packages for delivery hot and/or cold meal items and 5-day breakfast boxes by following specified recipes in approved menus and daily productions sheets in accordance with Volunteers of America standards and procedures for Nutrition and/or Residential Programs; under the direction of the Food Service Supervisor or ANS Associate Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares quantity and quality soups and casserole dishes, assembles sauces and gravies; roasts, bakes, braises, or steams meats, starches and vegetables or other food items for daily program meal production.
- Uses acquired culinary skills to produce high quality products, ensuring excellent taste, appearance, texture, and client acceptability.
- Portions and packages foods according to number of meals ordered, minimizing waste and leftover items.
- Using menu plans, requisitions product and supplies in advance to ensure accuracy and efficient workflow.
- Maintains a safe, clean work area and strictly follows proper sanitation policies.
- Ensures product safety employing proper temperature controls at all times.
- Uses and maintains kitchen equipment in a clean, safe, and appropriate manner.
- Chills, labels, and properly stores any unused product or leftovers.
- Prepares special event meals and requested items as directed by Food Service Project Manager.
- Attends all meetings and Agency trainings as required.
- Direct, train, or assist other kitchen employees, temporary workers, or volunteers as assigned.
- Assists with daily kitchen cleanup from evening meal services to prepare kitchen for morning services.
- Predictable, consistent attendance.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - One-year related experience in cooking or similar production facility.
- Ability to read and write, following standardized recipes and production sheets.
- Ability to perform basic kitchen mathematical calculations.
- Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. repeatedly during a daily shift.
- Serv-safe certified or ability to acquire food safety certification within 3 months of hire.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Frequent exposure to heat, cold, steam and fumes, including walk-in refrigeration and freezers.
- Uses knives, utensils, and commercial cooking equipment throughout shift.
- Stand, pivot, and walk on hard surface majority of shift.
- Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
- Occasional exposure to chemicals and cleaning solvents.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES - Occasional program volunteers
- Occasional temporary laborers in the absence of a Food Service Manager or Associate Director
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS - Full time, Monday-Friday, 11am to 7:30pm unless otherwise specified
- Designated holidays and special events
PAY $18.29 - $19.50
LOCATION 4915 E 52nd Ave Commerce City
Volunteers of America is an EEO/AA Employer
POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED Salary Description
$18.29-$19.50