ASSISTANT COOK - Chautauqua Opportunities : Job Details

ASSISTANT COOK

Dunkirk, NY (

Description

Assists the Head Cook with all aspects of food preparation and serving for a child care center and summer food program.

Regular full-time; Monday-Friday; 6:00 a.m. - 2:00p.m.; $15.89/hour

+ Assists Head Cook with preparation and cooking of daily meals.

+ Assists in the maintenance and monitoring of Health Department regulations.

+ Sets up carts for delivery of food to classrooms and return.

+ Place food into hot packs and vehicles for transport to off-site locations.

+ Transport, as needed, food and supplies to the off-site classroom.

+ Wash dishes and food prep areas

+ In absence of Head Cook o Completes required paperwork; Orders food; Directs Kitchen Assistants in their job duties

+ Promotes agency mission.

+ Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.

+ Maintains consistent professional customer service.

+ Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting selfsufficiency. ? Other duties as designated by supervisor.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills Required:

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ 2 years of work experience cooking or degree or post high school certification in food preparation

+ Knowledge of health and food sanitation procedures and practices

+ Knowlege of food allergies and food related diseases and the ingredients that can cause allergies/intolerances

+ Basic math and record keeping skills

Special Requirements:

+ Have or obtain within 90 days of employment, Food Handler Safety Training certificate (as required by Chautauqua County Department of Health)M

+ Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs

+ Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.

+ Completes all required NYS background clearances.

+ Pre-employment physical exams and TB Testing.

+ Valid Drivers license.

+ Reliable transportation

+ Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle.

+ Ability to travel throughout the county.

+ Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required; subject to random drug and alcohol testing for cause.

+ Works compassionately with a diverse population.