Community Center Cook

Job Overview

Join our vibrant community center team as a Community Center Cook, where your culinary skills will bring joy and nourishment to diverse groups of community members from toddler age through senior citizens. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing nutritious, delicious meals. Your expertise in food preparation, menu planning, and food safety will ensure a welcoming environment where everyone can enjoy quality meals. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact through culinary excellence and community engagement.

Duties

• Ensure safe and sanitary practices.
• Utilize and enforce portion control and standardized recipes.
• Develop nutritious meals based on the standards established by CACFP.
• Maintain inventory of cooler and freezer.
• Daily temperatures of equipment.
• Assist with completion of CACFP Food Production Records daily.
• Attend and participate in necessary food safety and CACFP trainings and workshops.
• Ability to work in a kitchen with 2 cooks or an assistant.
• Prepare and post menu on a monthly basis.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, and food processors safely and efficiently.
• Maintain strict food safety protocols by sanitizing work surfaces, utensils, and equipment regularly to prevent contamination
• Handle food with care, ensuring proper food handling procedures are followed at all times during preparation and service
• Monitor inventory levels, restock supplies as needed, and ensure proper storage of ingredients to minimize waste

Requirements

• Previous experience as a dietary aide or in a food service role within a community or healthcare setting is highly preferred
• Demonstrated culinary experience
• Knowledge of food safety management practices and sanitizing procedures essential for maintaining health standards
• Familiarity with menu planning, recipe adherence, and high-volume food production processes
• Ability to operate various kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Proficiency in food handling across different cuisines or dietary requirements
• Experience working in fast-paced environments is advantageous
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in food preparation and presentation

This role offers an engaging environment where your culinary talents directly contribute to the well-being of our community. We value dedicated professionals who are passionate about creating nourishing meals that bring people together. Join us in making a difference through your culinary expertise!