Cook

Overview

Location : Waterbury Housing Services (Waterbury CT)

Status : Part-time

Hours Per Week : 25

Schedule : Monday - Friday; 8 : 30 am - 1 : 30 pm

Purpose of Position : Prepare and serve meals maintain accurate records and files order / purchase food and other items inventory and track items delivered store items keep kitchen and storage areas clean and stocked train employees and volunteers respond to concerns attend workshops and meetings plan and implement menus and ensure the kitchen complies with various regulations .

Responsibilities

• Arrange for coverage when unable to work as scheduled.
• Attend workshops meetings and training to be informed of regulations and changes as requested by the supervisor.
• Ensure that the kitchen dining and storage areas are cleaned and stocked and that food is handled following the rules and regulations of The Salvation Army the Foodbank the Health Department etc.
• Inventory all foods and related items regularly to ensure adequate food and supplies are available; discard expired foods and products.
• Maintain accurate records including daily temperature checks recipes in-kind donation forms menu changes etc.
• Order pick up and receive food and related items; check all orders for accuracy; ensure proper storage upon delivery; and process food invoices.
• Oversee volunteer groups to ensure proper kitchen procedures are being carried out.
• Perform necessary errands to procure food and supplies as needed and requested by the supervisor.
• Prepare and serve scheduled meals / snacks according to the menu using standardized recipes; supervisor must approve all menu changes in advance.
• Prepare the monthly menu with a supervisor.
• Prepare breakfast snacks and frozen meals in advance to be served by shelter staff before shift ends; ensure all ingredients and components are available and arrange for alternatives and ensure proper dates labels and instructions are provided.
• Promptly respond to concerns raised by others related to the kitchen and work directly with the supervisor on all issues.
• Provide or arrange for alternatives in case of food allergies dietary restrictions etc.
• Secure the kitchen and dining area upon the conclusion of each meal service if necessary.
• Wash / sanitize dry and put away all items (pots pans utensils slicer etc.) used to prepare / serve meals and sanitize surfaces / counters.

Qualifications

The Salvation Army is pleased to offer a benefit program to part-time employees who work 20 to 29 hours per week including...

Learn more about The Salvation Armys Southern New England Division at Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Hotel Experience,Taleo,Cake Decorating,Cooking,Baking,Sanitation,Knife Skills

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1