Cook Senior Nutrition ProgramMeals On Wheels
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Job Description
WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL VOAC recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOAC supports veterans efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes it combines relationshipbuilding volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbors efforts to become selfsufficient and reach their full potential.
** The cook for the dinner program food truck admin lunch and Innovation Catering prepares hot / cold items by following specified recipes for approved menus and daily production sheets in accordance with Volunteers of America Colorado standards and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares & preps items needed for the evening meal dinner program Wednesday & Thursday evenings Food Truck lunch meal Tuesday & Thursday Admin Lunch Tuesday Thursday and any Innovation Catering orders or special Volunteers of America Colorado Special Agency Events.
Drives the food truck to sites and delivery of evening meal dinner program meals.
Assists in MOW main kitchen as time allows. Working with the MOW program manager for specific tasks.
Uses acquired culinary skills to produce high quality products ensuring excellent taste appearance texture and client acceptability.
Portions meals according to meal day type and quantity. Minimizing waste and leftover items.
Using menu plans requisitions product and supplies in advance to ensure accuracy and efficient workflow.
Maintains a safe clean work area and follows sanitation checklists and policies.
Uses and maintains kitchen equipment in a clean safe and appropriate manner.
Chills labels and properly stores any unused product or leftovers.
Maintains inventory / storage in an organized and rotating product properly.
Attends all meetings and Agency trainings as required.
Predictable consistent attendance.
Preforms all other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Occasional temporary laborers
Occasional kitchen volunteers
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent exposure to heat cold steam and fumes.
Uses knives utensils and commercial cooking equipment throughout shift.
Stand pivot walk on hard kitchen floor surface throughout shift.
Lift push or pull up to 50 lbs.
Occasional exposure to chemicals and cleaning solvents.
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Full Time Monday Friday 8hour shift. Hours may vary depending on needs.
Designated holidays and special events.
LOCATION Michael Kern Central Kitchen 4915 East 52nd Avenue Commerce City
PAY RANGE: $18.81$19.50/hr
Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status
Vacation Time
Separate Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Personal Days
Volunteer/Wellness Day
Tuition Assistance
Pension Plan
403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
Health Dental Vision and Pet Insurance
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Employee Assistance/WorkLife Balance Program
Employee Discount Program
LifeLock with Norton
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer
Position will remain open until filled
VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE
Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply
Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role please contact to begin the Interactive Process.
COMPETENCIES
Models core culture attributes of Volunteers of AmericaColorado Branch that include AIRS (Accountability Integrity Respect and Service)
Models and pursues with vigor Volunteers of AmericaColorado Branch three critical virtues of HHS. (Hungry Humble People Smart)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Oneyear related experience in volume food service production environment.
Ability to read write follow standardized recipes and perform standard mathematical computations.
Valid Colorado drivers license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION
Servsafe certified or obtain within 4 months.
Entry level food handling and culinary skills.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Clearly and respectfully communicates with Agency staff volunteers vendors and service technicians.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
