COOK SUBSTITUTE

Town of Enfield CT Enfield, CT Job Details Part-time $18 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Institutional kitchen experience Food preparation equipment operation

Full Job Description Hours:

12 hours per week

Rate of Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Closing Date:

Until Filled

TOWN OF ENFIELD JOB DESCRIPTION SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT COOK

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Part Time or Substitute:

Up to an average of 28 hours per week depending on location and business needs. Hours may include special events, weekend and Holiday shifts. This may be considered an essential position as the meal service may be contracted and required daily regardless of weather conditions, etc.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Responsible for all aspects of food service including food inventory review, food preparation, meal service and meal service clean up.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works independently under the direction of the Food and Nutrition Program Manager and/or his/her designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May oversee meal service volunteers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Regular & punctual attendance. Responsible for maintaining meal service safety standards consistent with local, state and federal health guidelines. Follows established menu and prepares meals accordingly. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining the cleanliness of all meal preparation areas, food service areas, kitchen equipment and food storage areas as necessary to meet health standards.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. Employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, reach, stand, and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform tasks requiring independent knowledge. The employee may occasionally be exposed to loud or unpleasant noises or odors and hazardous machinery. The work area may be uncomfortably warm.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL

AND ABILITY

Knowledge of and ability to cook; knowledge of various kitchen appliances; ability to deal with seniors; ability to be creative; knowledge of state requirements for food preparation .

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High school completion or high school equivalency diploma (GED) and three (3) years of meal preparation experience in an institutional food service environment required or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Culinary school experience preferred. This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities that comprise this position. Adopted July 2, 2018. The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA/M/F