• Cook

    WestCare Foundation (Buckhannon, WV)


    Cook

    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