Assistant Cook

Care Connection for Aging Services; Osceola (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Connection for Aging Services in Osceola, MO is seeking an Assistant Cook to support the Head Cook with storage, preparation and service of meals, while maintaining sanitation and proper portioning for daily operations and home-delivery meals.

You will assist with inventory, follow safety standards, and perform custodial duties to keep the facility clean. Reliable transportation and ability to follow health regulations are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year food service experience preferred.
• Ability to follow all food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Cook with storage, preparation, and service of food items.
• Maintain sanitation of the kitchen area in compliance with health codes.
• Ensure correct portioning of food items during preparation and packaging.
• Maintain proper temperature and portion control for items packaged for home meal delivery.
• Assist in maintaining the daily perpetual inventory system.
• Pre-prepare menu items for upcoming menus and ensure food quality standards.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local foodservice safety regulations.
• Perform custodial duties to keep the facility clean and orderly.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Attention to detail

Custodial duties

Job description

The Assistant Cook will support the Head Cook in various kitchen operations including food storage, preparation, and service. This role also involves maintaining kitchen sanitation, ensuring proper food portioning, and assisting with inventory management. The Assistant Cook will help pre-prepare menu items and ensure all foodservice safety and sanitation standards are met. Additionally, this position includes custodial responsibilities to maintain cleanliness throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Cook with storage, preparation, and service of food items.
• Maintain sanitation of the general kitchen area in compliance with health codes.
• Ensure correct portioning of food items during preparation and packaging.
• Maintain appropriate temperature and portion control for items packaged for home meal delivery.
• Assist in maintaining the daily perpetual inventory system.
• Pre-prepare menu items as needed for upcoming menus.
• Ensure all food quality standards are consistently met.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local foodservice safety and sanitation regulations.
• Promote the Care Connection mission to empower healthy aging experiences.
• Custodial Duties:
  • Perform routine cleaning of all facility areas including floors, walls, windows, and furnishings.
  • Requisition supplies and equipment necessary to complete cleaning tasks safely and effectively.
  • Maintain adequate supplies of disposable paper products to meet daily facility needs.
  • Ensure cleanliness and sanitation standards meet or exceed applicable health regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year food service experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance required.
• Ability to follow all food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to perform custodial duties as outlined.