Congregate Meals Cook

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.; Elizabethtown (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc. is seeking a full-time kitchen helper to prepare and serve daily meals according to the approved menu while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen.

Responsibilities include cooking, storing food hygienically, rotating stock, washing utensils, and complying with all local, state, and federal health guidelines. The role requires high school diploma or equivalent, reliable transportation, and the ability to work with people from diverse

Qualifications

• Experience cooking.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well with individuals from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily meals in adherence to the approved menu.
• Ensures food is hygienically stored and storage areas are kept clean.
• Maintains correct stock levels, rotates stock, and labels as required.
• Maintains high hygiene and safety through daily cleaning of areas and equipment.
• Maintains the kitchen and kitchen equipment.
• Washes all utensils properly.
• Follows Food and Nutrition Guidelines at local, state, and federal levels.
• Properly disposes of waste in designated areas.
• Maintains positive working relationships with staff and participants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Reliable transportation

Background check

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

JOB PURPOSE: To maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen while being responsible for the preparation, cooking, and serving of the meal as directed by the approved menu.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Prepares daily meals in adherence to the approved menu.
• Ensures food is hygienically stored and food storage areas are kept clean.
• Maintains correct stock levels, ensures stock rotation, and ensures all stock is clearly labeled as required.
• Always maintains a high standard of hygiene and safety through daily cleaning of areas and equipment.
• Maintains the kitchen and kitchen equipment.
• Ensures all utensils are washed properly.
• Adheres to all Food and Nutrition Guidelines at local, state, and federal health guidelines during the preparation, cooking, and serving of all food.
• Ensure waste materials are properly placed in designated waste (trash) areas.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with fellow staff and participants.
• All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience cooking.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Background check/drug screen.

SCHEDULE

• Full-time (35hrs/wk.).
• Monday-Friday, 6am-1:30pm.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.