Food Service Cook (Part Time)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares lunch for Center cafeteria patrons.
• Plans menus to ensure well-balanced meal.
• Researches and adds new items to the menu rotation.
• Recommends best purchases to supervisor and orders supplies.
• Supervises volunteers assisting in the cafeteria.
• Prepares cold sides and desserts in the absence of the cook's assistant, in addition to regular duties.
• Cleans gas stove, warming cabinet, refrigerators, storage racks, counters, & cabinets.
• Follows Health Department regulations on sanitary procedures.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience in the operation of a commercial gas stove/oven, convection oven, meat slicer, commercial dishwasher, commercial mixer, warming cabinet, and steam table.
• Knowledge and Skills in cooking and preparing food and proper sanitation procedures.
• Knowledge of basic nutritional value of various foods and ability to plan and prepare well-balanced meals.
• Knowledge of Health Department regulations and sanitary procedures.
• Ability to direct the activities of cafeteria volunteer workers.
• Ability to communicate well with center patrons and volunteers.
• Two years' experience in related field required.

Material and Equipment

• Uses equipment such as a commercial dishwasher, commercial mixer, gas oven, convection oven, steam table, meat slicer, along with other related kitchen appliances.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to lift up to thirty pounds.
• Long periods of standing.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Additional Information

• All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.
• The City is an equal opportunity employer.