Cook - PT

SUMMARY:

To organize, prepare and serve scheduled menu items to population served in accordance with food safety standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and serve scheduled meals based on prescribed menu and donations in accordance with food safety guidelines and regulations
• Maintain regular communication with and take work direction from the Lead Cook related to the overall food services operations
• Assist in proper hygiene, food handling and storage practices including but not limited to rotating, dating and labeling prepared foods
• Maintain cleaning and sanitation for kitchen and dining room in accordance with industry sanitation standards
• Monitor, record and report inventory usage and replacement needs
• Wear appropriate uniforms and attire
• Pick up Food Donations as assigned

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with VOA Michigan policies and procedures
• Ensure that all duties are carried out in a timely and orderly fashion so that VOA Michigan functions in the most efficient manner possible
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• High school degree/GED, plus three to five years’ experience in restaurant/cafeteria food preparation and cooking or equivalent (such as an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts)
• ServSafe Certification
• Knowledge of quantity food preparation, service and storage of food
• Skill in handling kitchen utensils and equipment properly
• Ability to follow and complete verbal and/or written directions
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, supervisors, donors and vendors
• Ability to work flexible schedule
• Must maintain valid Michigan Driver’s License and driving record that meets insurability requirements

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT:

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to lift and and/or carry items weighing at least 25 lbs. or more, sit, stand, walk, stoop, reach, lift, push, pull, taste, smell, hear, read and speak English.  Must have finger dexterity and feeling.  The vision requirement includes close and distant vision

Environmental Working Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works primarily inside.  Works closely with Lead Cook.  Interacts with a diverse public.  May be subjected to interruptions throughout the day.  May be subject to hostile and/or emotionally upset public.

VOAMI is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion for both our employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.