Assistant Cook- Carrollton

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Center Manager, the Cook Assistant is responsible for aiding the Cook in the areas of food preparation and service, dishwashing, and removal of trash and waste following the meal service. The Cook Assistant is also responsible for the cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance of kitchen areas, and will be required to perform additional limited custodial/janitorial duties to assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates safe and sanitary food handling practices at all times.

• Keeps the kitchen free of health and safety hazards; report and eliminate them when appropriate to prevent injury and/or the spread of illness.

• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation at all times, including but not limited to; work areas, storage areas, equipment, supplies, serving and eating utensils.

• Prepares and package meals and snacks for delivery to the individual classrooms.

• Delivers meals and snacks to the individual classrooms in compliance with an established meal service schedule.

• Assists with trash & waste removal following each meal service.

• Washes dishes after meals, clean kitchen on a daily and weekly schedule, and maintain a sanitary kitchen environment.

• Serves as ancillary support to other staff members in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitary conditions of the classrooms, restrooms, and other common areas of the facility (containing and/or mopping up spills and removing debris, etc.)

• Performs similar job-related duties as assigned.

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  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  This job operates in a clean and organized kitchen environment. The role routinely involves the use of kitchen equipment and involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions. Work may involve moderate exposure to classroom settings.

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  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  This position involves considerable physical activity and requires physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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  POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
  This is a full-time position, and days and hours of work are Monday – Friday 8 hours per day, unless otherwise approved by the Executive Director.

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  TRAVEL

  Occasional local travel may be required for training purposes.

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  OTHER DUTIES

  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

• 6 months food handling/preparation experience

• Preferred

• Serve Safe Certification

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to read and follow recipes.

• Ability to adhere to a record keeping system.

• Ability to work within a strict time frame.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

• Proficiencies in math and measuring.

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  AAP/EEO Statement

  CAFI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CAFI complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

  CAFI expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CAFI’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.