Cook - Part Time - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities : Job Details

Department: CHOICES Job Status: Part TimeReports To: Administrative Support Specialist Position Supervises: NoneWork Schedule: Part-time position, 25 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with occasional evenings or weekend assignmentsPOSITION SUMMARYThe Cook provides essential support in the kitchen by preparing lunch meals for participants and sorting donated food items for distribution to program locations. The Cook problem-solves and makes recommendations related to ordering food and managing workflow to ensure the preparation of adequate, nutritious, and appealing meals. Collaboration with the Administrative Support Specialist on donated food items and program needs is also a key responsibility. This position contributes to a positive and supportive environment, aligning with the organization's mission and values.Reasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT(S)PRIMARY DUTIES:

Assist in planning weekly menus.

Prepare adequate and nutritious lunch meals for the CHOICES program Monday through Friday.

Demonstrate safe food handling practices.

Ensure proper and safe storage of all food items.

Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and pantry area to include proper sanitation of all kitchen and pantry equipment and areas.

Demonstrate professionalism in conversations and actions.

Must meet all training requirements including ServSafe certification.

Communicate food safety or program compliance concerns to the program directors or coordinators.

Serve as a contact between Bread Break and Volunteers of America, Dakotas and manage donations and related documentation.

Communicate food and kitchen item purchase needs.

Responsible for other duties as assigned.POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & ABILITIESEducation: Minimum of High School diploma.Experience: Must have six months experience with institution meal preparations and have the ability to work well with other professionals and adults with disabilities. Must fully understand nutrition standards and regulations.Skills: Excellent communication skillsCertifications & Licenses: Valid driver's license and possess reliable transportationOther Requirements: Must be able to work flexible hoursPHYSICAL DEMANDSA. Ability to Stand, Walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend on a daily basisB. Capability to Lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 lbs on a daily basis Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)