Full-Time Cook

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Kitchen Manager / Chef, the Cook will run a full-service kitchen and prepare meals. The Cook is directly responsible for all kitchen functions, preparation and maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness and portion control.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive food and supplies for the kitchens.
• Prepare all dinners.
• Prepare lunches when donor provided lunches are not available.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection.
• Responsible for maintenance and kitchen cleanliness of space and equipment in consultation with Kitchen Manager / Chef.
• Establish recipes, menus and guidelines while meeting minimum daily requirement.
• Taste, smell, and observe food to ensure conformance with recipes and appearance standards.
• Ensure compliance with state local and regulatory agencies as it relates to Food Service.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with vendors and donors.
• Receives and processes donations of both prepared and raw foods from community donors.
• Supervise volunteers and kitchen interns in the absence of the Chef.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean kitchen.
• Ensure kitchen and storage areas are kept clean and organized.
• All other duties and tasks as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must hold and maintain a Serve Safe or other recognized Food Handlers License.

Experience and Education Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation.
• Strong understanding of proper use of major kitchen equipment, including slicers and warmers.
• Highly motivated and demonstrates by example, always using proper food-handling techniques.
• Ability to use basic software programs including Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time as well as reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.