Locations Fayetteville, AR Position Type Full Time Hourly Employee Type Employee Work Model On Site Salary $12.00 per hour Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The

ASSISTANT COOK

is directly supervised by the Food Service Manager and Center Director with general supervision from the

DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES.

Assists

FOOD SERVICE MANAGER

in preparation of meals; assists in setting up and serving meals; assists in packaging meals for delivery to the homebound; participates in cleaning; aids in maintaining all safety, health and fire prevention regulations; performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ASSISTS

FOOD SERVICE MANAGER IN PREPARATION OF MEALS

performs all duties necessary to prepare meals following menu plans and preparation instructions.

MAY OPERATE STANDARD KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

(as assigned): follows all safety guidelines concerning the proper operation of equipment such as, but not limited to, mixer, slicer, range, convection oven, food processor, dishwasher, etc.

ASSISTS IN SETTING UP AND SERVING MEALS

helps set up serving line and serves meals according to portion guidelines.

ASSISTS IN PACKAGING MEALS FOR DELIVERY TO THE HOMEBOUND

packages meals in proper containers to maintain necessary temperature control while making appearance of meal as pleasing as possible; makes sure complete menu is properly packaged in each meal container; assists

VAN DRIVER

in placing meals in insulated carrying container for delivery.

PARTICIPATES IN CLEANING

performs work necessary to properly clean kitchen, equipment, utensils, dishes, dining area, rest rooms, etc. as assigned.

AIDS IN MAINTAINING ALL SAFETY, HEALTH, AND FIRE PREVENTION REGULATIONS. PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS

Knowledge of health, safety, and fire prevention standards Knowledge of basic principles of quantity food preparation Knowledge and ability to operate all food service equipment Knowledge of basic principles of portion control Knowledge of ingredient measurement Ability to follow menu plans Ability to perform minimal heavy lifting and carrying

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to communicate with employees, supervisors and other contacts verbally and/or in writing Ability to understand and follow complicated verbal and written instructions, guidelines, policies and procedures Ability to handle stressful situations Ability to complete complex paperwork/forms required to document time and work completed Ability to make decisions and do problem solving Ability to maintain an acceptable attendance pattern Ability to do multi-tasking with minimal errors Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time Ability to grasp, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb and move about freely Ability to travel both short and long distances Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds Ability to work with minimal supervision Ability to work as a team member Ability to perform duties in accordance with safety guidelines

PLEDGE OF CONFIDENTIALITY

Information regarding a client of this agency shall not be released to any source outside of this agency without the signed permission of the client. Furthermore, information will only be released internally on a need-to-know basis. Employee will not discuss client cases outside the office or with anyone not employed by this agency unless they are directly involved with the patient's case. Basic Qualifications Education of Grammar school or higher preferred. At least 3 months experience in food preparation. Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines, policies and procedures. Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time. Ability to grasp, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb and move about freely. Ability to travel both short and long distances. Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds. Ability to work with minimal supervision.