Assistant Cook

Position Summary Provides direct assistance to the kitchen and nutrition staff for congregate and home-delivered meal services for Peoria Senior Center and/or Wickenburg Senior Center. Essential Functions:% of TimeAssists the cook with preparation, cooking and serving of congregate and home-delivered meals, ensuring standards of portions, temperatures and sanitation are maintainedAssists the cook with ordering food and suppliesAssists with the inventory countEnsures proper storage of food and tools to maintain quality, sanitation and accessibility for useOperates, maintains and cleans kitchen large and small appliances, kitchen tools, and refrigeration equipmentAssists with cleaning and sanitizing equipment and tools used in the kitchenAssists with kitchen clean-up in order to maintain sanitary conditionsAssists with special programs conducted by the staff or volunteer organizationsAssist with delivery, to include driving, of home-delivered mealsFull Time position works a minimum of 31 hours per weekPart Time position works a maximum of 30 hours per weekThis position is classified as Safety SensitiveExpected to cover Cook and HDM drivers when necessary 40% MiscellaneousOther duties as assigned5% RequirementsEducation/Experience/Credentials/Knowledge/UnderstandingHigh School Diploma or GED1 year+ experience in handling, preparing, and cooking food items for large groups (100-150 people)Able to read, write and follow written instructionsPossess a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by AllThrive 365, valid MVRPossess CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of position entryPossess Valid Food Handlers Card or ability to obtain within 60 days of position entryClear fingerprint background screening through the Department of Public Safety and comprehensive background clearance to include a physical, drug screen and otherMust be at least 18 years of age WORKING CONDITIONS AND 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 position. Works with or near kitchen large and small appliances, sharp tools, and refrigeration equipmentMust be able to lift 25 poundsRequires bending, stooping, lifting, reaching and crouchingRequires standing for long periods of timeRequires working in various temperatures Must be able to drive during daylight hours AbilitiesWillingness and ability to embody AllThrive 365’s core values:COMPASSION GROWTH RESILIENCE OPENNESS