Assistant Cook at Chautauqua Opportunities Inc

Jamestown, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

16.21

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Cooking, Health Regulations, Customer Service, Record Keeping, Food Sanitation, Food Allergies, Teamwork, Transportation, Dishwashing, Paperwork, Supervision, Confidentiality, Professionalism, Physical Stamina, Reliability

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Position Data: Title: Assistant Cook Grade: E2 Exempt Non-Exempt $ 16.21 per hour 35 hours/week Reports to: Center Director Basic Function or Position Summary: Assists the Head Cook with all aspects of food preparation and serving for a child care center and summer food program. I Security Clearance None Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: • 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 • 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 self- sufficiency. • Other duties as designated by supervisor. V. Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Head Cook, Kitchen Assistant, child care staff B. External: Vendors, Customers, and Summer Food Program participating Agencies Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised: 0 B. Titles supervised: None Organizational Responsibilities: • Adheres to all policies and procedures. • Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes. • Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate. • Participates in organizational and divisional management systems Requirements Knowledge, Skills Required: • High School Diploma or GED • 2 Years of work experience cooking or post-high school certification in food preparation • Knowledge of health and food sanitation procedures and practices. • Knowledge of food allergies and food related diseases and the ingredients that can cause allergies/intolerances. • Basic math and record keeping skills. Physical • Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort Special Requirements: • Have or obtain within 90 days of employment, Food Handler Safety Training certificate (as required by Chautauqua County Department of Health) • 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 Driver’s 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.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Cook assists the Head Cook with food preparation and serving for a child care center and summer food program. Responsibilities include cooking meals, maintaining health regulations, and supervising kitchen assistants in the absence of the Head Cook.