What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at WESTCARE INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Buckhannon - 22 N Locust St - Buckhannon, WV
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly
Description
Position Summary:
Person in this position will assist in the provision of meals. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Essential Job Functions:
- Prepare all meals in accordance with approved menus, meeting mealtime schedules.
- Record client/staff meal census.
- Maintain high (Health Department) standards, cleanliness, sanitation, including the wearing of gloves and/or hairnets and/or caps at all time within food preparation and serving areas.
- Prepare requisitions for food and commodities as needed.
- Receive and store all deliveries properly.
- Assure that equipment is in good operating condition and that temperatures are within proper standards. Be constantly aware of fire and safety hazards. Report repair/maintenance needs to supervisor.
- Label, date, and store all left-overs in accordance with safe food handling requirements.
- Maintain professional standards at all times with food preparation and handling, as well as maintaining a high level of good housekeeping.
- Maintain current inventory on all commodities and stored goods.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some possible evenings and weekends.
- Complete documentation of services, if required, on provided forms in a timely manner.
- Assist other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.
- Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
- Other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- Per West Virginia state regulations, must be at least 21 years of age
- One year experience in institutional food service.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional.
- Certified Food Handler Certification or ability to acquire within 90 days (i.,e.: ServeSafe).
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
- Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn.
- Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner.
- Ability to follow directives, complete work tasks within scheduled work hours.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Education:
- Minimum High school diploma or GED and 2 (two) years experience in a food service setting.
Working Conditions:
- Kitchen Setting
- Extreme changes in temperature possible
- Extensive lifting of 20 pounds
Salary : $15
