Assistant Cook

FSL Programs; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

AllThrive 365 in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen and nutrition staff for congregate and home-delivered meals at Peoria and/or Wickenburg Senior Centers. The role involves meal prep, serving, and assisting with deliveries.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 1+ year experience with large-group cooking, a valid driver’s license, CPR/First Aid or ability to obtain, and a Food Handlers Card or ability to obtain within 60 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year+ experience handling, preparing, and cooking food for large groups (100-150).
• Able to read, write and follow written instructions.
• Possess CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Possess Valid Food Handlers Card or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Clear fingerprint background screening as required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the cook with preparation, cooking and serving of meals.
• Assists with ordering food and supplies.
• Assists with inventory count.
• Ensures proper storage of food and tools for quality and sanitation.
• Operates and cleans kitchen appliances and refrigeration equipment.
• Maintains sanitation and cleanliness of equipment.
• Assists with kitchen clean-up to keep sanitary conditions.
• Assists with delivery of home-delivered meals.
• Cover Cook and HDM driver duties when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food handling

Driver's license

Cooking support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid

Food Handlers Card

Job description

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Full Time Peoria, AZ, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1128

Salary Range: $16.00 To $16.00 Hourly

Position Summary

Provides direct assistance to the kitchen and nutrition staff for congregate and home-delivered meal services for Peoria Senior Center and/or Wickenburg Senior Center.

This position has no reports.

Essential Functions:

% of Time

• Assists the cook with preparation, cooking and serving of congregate and home-delivered meals, ensuring standards of portions, temperatures and sanitation are maintained
• Assists the cook with ordering food and supplies
• Assists with the inventory count
• Ensures proper storage of food and tools to maintain quality, sanitation and accessibility for use
• Operates, maintains and cleans kitchen large and small appliances, kitchen tools, and refrigeration equipment
• Assists with cleaning and sanitizing equipment and tools used in the kitchen
• Assists with kitchen clean-up in order to maintain sanitary conditions
• Assists with special programs conducted by the staff or volunteer organizations
• Assist with delivery, to include driving, of home-delivered meals
• Full Time position works a minimum of 31 hours per week
• Part Time position works a maximum of 30 hours per week
• This position is classified as Safety Sensitive
• Expected to cover Cook and HDM drivers when necessary

40%

• Other duties as assigned

5%

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year+ experience in handling, preparing, and cooking food items for large groups (100-150 people)
• Able to read, write and follow written instructions
• Possess a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by AllThrive 365, valid MVR
• Possess CPR/First Aid certificationor ability to obtain within 60 days of position entry
• Possess Valid Food Handlers Card or ability to obtainwithin 60 days of position entry
• Clear fingerprint background screening through the Department of Public Safety and comprehensive background clearance to include a physical, drug screen and other
• Must be at least 18 years of age

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Works with or near kitchen large and small appliances, sharp tools, and refrigeration equipment
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds
• Requires bending, stooping, lifting, reaching and crouching
• Requires standing for long periods of time
• Requires working in various temperatures
• Must be able to drive during daylight hours

Abilities

• Willingness and ability to embody AllThrive 365’s core values: