Cook Aide

Job Title:                     Cook Aide

Job Classification:      Non-Exempt

Reports to:                 Food Services Manager

Department:              Operations – PP Community Campus

The Cook Aide will prepare meal ingredients, simple dishes, condiments, and other items as directed by the Food Services Manager.  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares meal ingredients as directed by the Food Services Manager.
• Prepares fresh produce by peeling, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares meat by trimming, cutting, and portioning.
• Prepares simple dishes such as breads or salads.
• Mixes or prepares condiments, dressings, and sauces.
• Maintains compliance with applicable health, safety, food handling, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assists with unloading, inspection, and storage of raw ingredients and supplies.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required to perform job duties effectively.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Food Services Manager or as dictated by circumstances of growth and/or planning.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or the ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently. 
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.

Education and Experience:

• High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics such as food safety, preferred.
• Prior related experience preferred. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 
• Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours. 
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks. 

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position operates at the P&P Community Campus. 

Travel:  Travel is primarily local during the business day or no travel at all.

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.