Limited Term Employment Food Resources Program Cook at IRWIN A AND ROBERT D GOODMAN COMMUNITY CENTER

Madison, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Aug, 26

Salary

20.75

Posted On

16 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

High-volume Cooking, Commercial Kitchen Equipment, Knife Skills, Time Management, Recipe Scaling, Food Safety, Sanitation, Collaboration

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Description Job Title: Program Food Cook Department: Program Food Reports To: Program Kitchen Manager Position Type: Full-time FLSA Status: Non-exempt Salary: $20.75/hr Position Description Our kitchen is a high-volume production kitchen that creates meals for youth and older adults across Madison at low or no cost. People who will be most successful in this position enjoy working collaboratively with others, have a strong sense of urgency, are self-motivated, and value serving their community. The Program Food Cook LTE is an integral part of our daily kitchen service. This position ensures that all meals are prepared to specifications and served on time. Working hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive working environment. Our Program Kitchen is a tight-knit, highly productive, and motivated team of people from various backgrounds. Consistently respectful communication is a requirement for success in this role. We are currently seeking a full-time employee for a limited term basis to help staff a gap in our kitchen. Responsibilities Assemble, cook, portion, package, and label recipes following specific guidelines on the provided recipes Regularly prepare fruits, vegetables, meats, sauces, stocks, grains, etc. Work in a team setting to produce approximately 600 meals per day Maintain high standards for safety & sanitation Work both independently & collaboratively Requirements Qualifications Experience cooking in a high-volume food service environment (preferred) Basic knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment use, safety, and sanitation Basic knife skills Ability to contribute to a positive working environment Strong time management skills Ability to read, use & scale recipes Interest in working in a continuous feedback & continuous improvement environment Valid driver’s license (preferred) or other reliable transportation. Consistent attendance record required ServSafe Food Handler Certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days of employment Ability to stand for long periods. Ability to bend, squat, and physically react promptly. Ability to use hands & fingers in grasping, pinching, chopping, pulling, and lifting motions associated with preparing and cooking products using knives, utensils, and cookware. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit, stand, walk, bend, and occasionally push, pull, lift, and carry objects (up to 50 pounds); sufficient mobility to stand, reach, and bend throughout an entire work schedule. Benefits No late nights or weekends required Consistent schedule Free access to on-site Lussier Fitness Center Employee discount on room rental

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, and package approximately 600 meals daily for youth and older adults. Maintain high standards of safety and sanitation while working collaboratively in a high-volume production kitchen.