Cook

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Job Posting: Cook

Location: 12 Allen St, Hornell NY
Employment Type: Part- Time 20 hours ( Monday, Tuesday and Thursday's)

Salary: $18-$20 an hour

General Description

Under general direction, adheres to Department of Health guidelines and provides meal preparation for two community kitchens (Hornell and Bath, NY). Effectively supports ongoing and collaborative communication amongst all program staff and volunteers, following established agency communication protocols.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares meals for the community soup kitchens
• Develops nutritious menus
• Responsible for inventory of food and supplies to report to Operations Director
• Responsible for ordering or purchasing food for both kitchens
• Coordinates and directs volunteers that support the community kitchens
• Follows Department of Health regulations for food preparation, serving, and storage. 
• Conducts daily temperature testing on the refrigerator and freezers; maintains tracking log
• Maintain cleanliness of both kitchens’ workspace and appliances
• Report any necessary repairs or issues to Operations Director
• Conducts quality inspection prior to each meal service to ensure safety and adequate amount of savory food is served
• Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings 
• Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training, and attendance at conferences and workshops. 
• Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Plan, including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. 

Credentials: L1 Certification (Food Handler in Charge) National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe.

Experience: Minimum of three years experience cooking for large numbers

Relevant years of experience and education will be considered

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to work some evenings and weekends, flexible schedule to meet program needs.
• Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier.
• Continuous use of a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to effectively and meet deadlines 
• Excellent verbal/written skills
• Ability to work in the following software programs: Windows, Microsoft Office, and multiple online software platforms as required by funders and partner organizations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support organizational mission, philosophy, and policies
• Ability to work in a cooperative and helpful manner with all individuals
• Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques

Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment 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 sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCSL’s corporate compliance program.

EMPLOYER’S DISCLAIMER:

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job- related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.