Part-time Cook

Class Summary This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,508 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits. Job Description This Cook position is responsible for preparing food for daily senior meals while maintaining a safe and sanitary environment. This role will be performing a wide variety of tasks, including keeping the kitchen organized and running efficiently, and ensuring proper food handling, storage, and inventory maintenance is performed. Essential Duties Cooking and preparing food according to established or special menusServing food to customersMaintaining records of temperature logs, inventory, supplies, etc.Ordering suppliesCleaning and operating food service equipment and applicable areasEnsuring proper food handling in accordance with ServSafe regulationsSpeaking with clients at the senior center and special eventsUtilizing interpersonal skills to convey or relay information to supervisors, peers, and clientsPerforming other duties of a similar nature Other Job Requirements/Information This job requires fingerprinting. Physical Requirements: Due to the physical nature of the job, this role will require a physical and a 50-pound lift testVision Requirement: Individual must be able to determine color variations to be able to detect spoiled foods. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, fumes, odors and extreme temperatures. Hourly Rate The hourly rate is $15.75 . Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED ANDOne year of experience working as a cookOr an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, will also be considered. Valid driver's license Preferred Qualifications One year experience working with seniors ServSafe Certification preferred (must be attached to application) or must obtain within the first 3 months of employment (Gwinnett County will provide training opportunity)CPR and First Aid Certification (within 6 months) For more information about this department, please click here . Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.