• Assistant Cook

    Chautauqua Opportunities (Jamestown, NY)


    Assistant Cook

     

    Jamestown, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Jamestown+NY+USA+14701)

    Description

    Position Data:

    Title: Assistant Cook

     

    Grade: E2 Exempt Non-Exempt

     

    $ 16.21 per hour 35 hours/week

     

    Reports to: Center Director

    Basic Function or Position Summary:

    Assists the Head Cook with all aspects of food preparation and serving for a child care

     

    center and summer food program.

     

    I Security Clearance None

    Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

    • Assists Head Cook with preparation and cooking of daily meals.

    • Assists in the maintenance and monitoring of Health Department regulations.

    • Sets up carts for delivery of food to classrooms and return.

    • Place food into hot packs and vehicles for transport to off-site locations.

    • Transport, as needed, food and supplies to the off-site classroom.

    • Wash dishes and food prep areas

    • In absence of Head Cook

    • Completes required paperwork

    • Orders food

    • Directs Kitchen Assistants in their job duties

    • Promotes agency mission.

    • Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.

    • Maintains consistent professional customer service.

    • Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-

     

    sufficiency.

     

    • Other duties as designated by supervisor.

    V. Key Working Relationships:

    A. Internal: Head Cook, Kitchen Assistant, child care staff

    B. External: Vendors, Customers, and Summer Food Program participating Agencies

    Supervisory Scope:

    A. Number of staff supervised: 0

    B. Titles supervised: None

    Organizational Responsibilities:

    • Adheres to all policies and procedures.

    • Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes.

    • Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate.

    • Participates in organizational and divisional management systems

    Requirements

    Knowledge, Skills Required:

    • High School Diploma or GED

    • 2 Years of work experience cooking or post-high school certification in food

    preparation

    • Knowledge of health and food sanitation procedures and practices.

    • Knowledge of food allergies and food related diseases and the ingredients that can

     

    cause allergies/intolerances.

     

    • Basic math and record keeping skills.

    Physical

    • Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort

    Special Requirements:

    • Have or obtain within 90 days of employment, Food Handler Safety Training

    certificate (as required by Chautauqua County Department of Health)

    • Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs

    • Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.

    • Completes all required NYS background clearances.

    • Pre-employment physical exams and TB Testing.

    • Valid Driver’s license.

    • Reliable transportation

    • Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle.

    • Ability to travel throughout the county.

    • Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required; subject to random drug and alcohol testing.