Profiles Kitchen Staff- Cook 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 M-Th and 8:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Fri

Job Summary

This position will work directly under the supervision of the Nutrition Program Coordinator.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of nutritional meals for individuals served in the day habilitation program.
• Affords assistance with food preparation, service, storage, and facility cleaning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking, service, and storage.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety requirements of a food service facility.
• Ability to operate food preparation equipment, utensils, carving knives, etc.
• Knowledge of Federal/State Requirements pertaining to the use of "universal precautions."
• Knowledge of food temperature and storage standards.
• Knowledge of Nutrition Program and guidelines for reimbursement.
• Knowledge in meal planning.
• Knowledge in conversion methods used to prepare mass quantities of food.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to operate a vehicle and possess a valid AR driver's license in good standing, Proof of vehicle liability insurance, TB skin test or chest x-ray.
• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience as a cook for large groups for 2 or more years.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, parentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Benefits

See Employee Handbook - Section 201 - 201A. Benefits eligibility is based on category classification and hours worked per week.

Note: Part-time employees working less than 30 hours weekly do not qualify for benefits.