Cook

Jewish Association on Aging; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Paid training

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Jewish Association on Aging in Pittsburgh is hiring a Full-time Cook to prepare and present food for the dining services. Responsibilities include following recipes, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring timely food service. Candidates should have at least 2 years of cooking experience, knowledge of Kosher cooking is a plus. The role offers comprehensive benefits including dental, health, and vision insurance, as well as paid time off and training. Work is in person at the main campus in Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years cooking experience, or completion of an accredited culinary program.
• Knowledge of Kosher cooking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and portioning requirements in the preparation of all food.
• Plans and implements individual cooking schedule so that all foods are ready at the appropriate time.
• Ensures that all foods are served in an attractive manner.
• Maintains all applicable logs and records.
• Monitors food throughout the meal period to ensure availability.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and follows infection control requirements.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to follow written recipes

Ability to utilize standard kitchen equipment

Education

Minimum of 2 years cooking experience or accredited culinary program

Job description

Cook

Jewish Association on Aging – Main Campus, Pittsburgh, PA

Position: Full-time Cook

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Work Schedule: Rotating weekends (Part-time or Full-time)

Job duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Follows recipes and portioning requirements in the preparation of all food.
• Plans and implements individual cooking schedule so that all foods assigned to prepare will be properly cooked and ready at the appropriate time. Assists with preparation of catering items.
• Tastes all food during preparation to ascertain if foods are seasoned and cooked correctly, making adjustments as necessary.
• Ensures that all foods are served / presented in an attractive / appetizing manner.
• Maintains all applicable logs / records (i.e. production, cooling, etc.).
• Monitors food throughout the meal period to ensure that foods are available for replenishing when needed without delay.
• Prepares, labels, dates all leftover food for proper storage.
• Maintains kitchen cleanliness and follows infection control requirements.
• Identifies equipment and environmental needs. Initiates corrective or preventative maintenance; brings these situations to the attention of the Director of Dining Services.
• Complies with resident centered programming.

Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years cooking experience, or completion of an accredited culinary program.
• Knowledge of Kosher cooking is a plus.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written recipes.
• Ability to utilize standard kitchen equipment, including but not limited to stoves, griddles, utensils, etc.

EOE.

Benefits include:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person.