Cook

Appalachian Agency For Senior Citizens, Inc.; Haysi (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Agency For Senior Citizens, Inc. seeks a kitchen assistant to prepare meals for participants in on-site programs and for home delivery. You will follow recipes, apply safe food handling, and work under detailed instructions to ensure top quality products and services.

Responsibilities include packing meals, keeping equipment clean, maintaining inventory, and completing temperature logs. Training is provided; teamwork and confidentiality are required, with adherence to HIPAA and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year experience in food preparation and sanitation required.
• ServeSafe certification preferred.
• Reliable transportation to work site.
• Good references from previous employment.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for participants by following recipes and safe handling techniques.
• Prepare and pack meals for home delivery.
• Keep work units and equipment clean and sanitary at all times.
• Wash dishes and place into designated storage areas.
• Prepare grocery inventory and grocery orders.
• Prepare weekly milk and fresh produce list and purchase from approved local supplier.
• Maintain temperature logs.
• Attend all required training.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters pertaining to participants and the agency.
• Adhere to all agency rules and regulations.
• Follow HIPAA rules and avoid profanity or gossip.

Skills

Food safety

Culinary skills

Sanitation knowledge

Operational safety

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Instruction following

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Vocational training

Tools

ServeSafe certification

Job description

GRADE: 5 REPORTS TO: Director of Nutrition

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from high school or equivalent is preferred. Training in vocational or business education while in high school is preferred. One year experience in food preparation, handling, storage and sanitation measures is required, and training or education in these areas is preferred. ServeSafe certification is preferred. As a member of a team, must work well with others. Must provide good references from previous employment. Must have reliable transportation to and from the work site.

SUMMARY:

Prepares meals for participants in on-site programs and for home delivery. Performs other kitchen and food service activities as directed. Work methods are easily learned and employees follow detailed instructions. Routinely solves problems to maximize effectiveness in providing top quality products and services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare meals for participants by following recipes and performing safe food handling techniques.
• Prepare and pack meals for home delivery.
• Keep work units and equipment clean and sanitary at all times.
• Wash dishes and place into designated storage areas.
• Prepare grocery inventory and grocery order.
• Prepare weekly milk and fresh produce list and purchase from approved local supplier.
• Maintain temperature logs.
• Attend all training as required.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the participants and agency.
• Must obey all AASC rules and regulations.
• Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules and avoids profanity or gossip.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and skills in applying the fundamental principles of food service and handling.
• Culinary expertise.
• Knowledge and application of sanitation principles is important.
• Knowledge and experience in applying operational safety and risk management within a food
• Organizational skills to maintain inventory.
• Attentiveness to detail in following recipes.
• The ability to multitask and make decisions in the kitchen quickly and effectively.
• Must be physically able to perform required duties.
• Ability to understand and carry out exact oral or written instructions without close or constant supervision.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public.