Cook's Helper

About the role

The Cook's Helper assists cooks in food preparation and setting up tray lines. This full-time position includes every other weekend, with shifts from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Essential duties

• Read menus and daily production sheets
• Follow directions from cooks on duty
• Set up tray line on time with correct food items in right location, and proper serving utensils provided
• Perform heavy lifting and handle hot pans and food
• After four (4) weeks of training, replace the third cook when necessary
• Clean all kitchen equipment using high standards of cleanliness and sanitation
• Perform all related work as required and any job designated by supervisor to ensure a smooth operation

Requirements

• Completion of a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma
• All employees of Gracedale Nursing Home will be required to attend Feeding Program training

Skills and abilities

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to remain standing for extended periods of time
• Ability to do moderate to heavy lifting
• Must be able to work in a warm, moist atmosphere and work in close contact with other people
• Willingness to do routine work according to specific instructions
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position

Tools and equipment

• Pots, pans, ovens, steam kettles, ladles, pen, pencil, pad, spoons, coffee urn, and any related equipment
• Rubber gloves must be worn when required

Physical demands

• Frequently required to walk, sit, talk or hear
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds
• Must occasionally lift and/or move more than fifty (50) pounds
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Work environment

• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally works in precarious places
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles
• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• Noise level is usually moderately noisy

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision and Prescription
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Traditional Pension

Pay and schedule

• FLSA status: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime)
• Pay grade: GU-03A
• Union status: AFSCME Gracedale
• Full-time including every other weekend, 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.