Senior Center Assistant Cook

Overall Responsibility

Prepares meals in compliance with State and Federal regulations. Maintains accurate records of meals served and supplies consumed. Must maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the work area. Must be able to maintain amicable working relations with staff members.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Aid the head cook in meal preparation and serving.
• Operate all kitchen equipment safely.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of food and supplies.
• Interpret written menus and meal plans.
• Unload and store food and supplies.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and equipment after every meal.
• Help organize and maintain the kitchen to assure compliance with all relevant sanitation codes.
• Help with laundry (including loading/unloading machines, folding and putting away finished wash).
• Help with quarterly inventory of all food supplies.
• Seal frozen meals, when needed.

Skills And Attributes

• Knowledgeable in kitchen routines and meal preparation.
• Cooperative and congenial.
• Ability to follow directions and work without direct supervision.
• Ability to interpret and amend recipes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience in institutional food service preferred.
• Must understand baking.
• Experience working with seniors preferred.
• Must either possess or be qualified to receive a Utah Food Handler's Permit.

Physical Effort/Environment

• Work is performed indoors in a clean climate-controlled area.
• When talking, one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary when operating equipment.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. on a regular basis.

AAP/EEO Statement

Carbon County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Carbon County to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, genetic status, or gender identity.