Assistant Cook
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Description
Position Title
Assistant Cook
Classification
NonExempt Full time
Reports to
Cook Program Director or (Coordinator in Directors absence)
Program
Older Adults
Site/Location
East Side House Settlement
Melrose Senior Center Paterson Senior Center Borinquen Senior Center
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/ Objective
East Side Houses Senior Citizens program meets the needs of older adults by providing a variety of social protective and supportive services in a nonmedical care setting. The program improves the quality of life for seniors in the community by offering opportunities for personal achievement social engagement and community participation.
East Side Houses Senior Citizens program includes nutrition education a congregate meal program counseling educational activities transportation assistance and benefits assistance. Recreational activities that address the cultural diversity health and safety of seniors are also incorporated into the program such as bingo dominoes monthly trips special events arts and crafts health screenings walking club computer club Facebook club and birthday parties.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability expected. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- All meal service and all daily kitchen operations.
- Set up steam table serving counter and lift/place food trays onto table (approx. 20lbs each).
- Maintain daily Food Catering Log and food temperature.
- Document all inventory.
- Assists in the preparation of meals using established production procedures and systems.
- Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems.
- Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
- Complies with established sanitation standards personal hygiene and health standards.
- Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
- Stores food properly and safely marking the date and item.
- Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
- Assists in daily preparation of all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.
- Assists in the planning of food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence quality temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
- Apportions food for serving.
- Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
- Completes food temperature checks before service.
- Cover for Cook & Kitchen Aide at other centers when needed.
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
Requisite Education & Experience
- High School Diploma preferred.
- Must have a qualifying NYC Food Protection Certificate.
- Knowledge of nutritional portion control.
- Knowledge of NYC Department of Health/Sanitation regulations.
- Have an understanding of the Elderly Population with the ability to communicate effectively with them in a caring nonprejudice manner.
Competencies
- Excellent customer Service
- Problem Solving/Analysis.
- Project Management.
- Communication Proficiency.
- Ethical Conduct.
- Time Management
- Team/Relationship Building
Work Environment
This job operates in a kitchen environment housed with equipment such as an oven stove dishwasher slicer coffee machine steamer mixer and chefs knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat steam fire and noise.
Physical Demands
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. The employee is occasionally required to sit stand reach lift bend kneel stoop climb push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Travel
Often. This role coordinates meals between our three 3 Older Adults sites.
Required Clearances
COVID Vaccination Required
Work Schedule
This is a fulltime position scheduled to work thirtyfive 35 hours per week. Monday through Friday for an 8hour day and occasional weekends and holidays. Days and hours of work will range within and to cover the shift of operations from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Days/hours subject to change based on ESHs program needs.
AAP/EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
ESH encourages people with disabilities minorities veterans and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
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