Cook, Assistant

Child Development; Owl Mobile Manor (CA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Child Development in California is seeking an Assistant Cook under the supervision of the assigned cook to prepare and serve meals while adhering to sanitation procedures and safety standards.

You will assist in menu planning, nutrition education activities with staff and children, and perform recordkeeping and related tasks. The role includes meal preparation in the cook's absence and occasional site-to-site food transport.

Formación

• Minimum high school level reading and writing skills.
• At least 6 months’ experience in the food services field.
• General knowledge of cooking and basic nutrition.
• Ability to work as a flexible team member.
• Ability to communicate with children and parents.
• Willingness to transport food between sites when needed.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in preparation and service of meals.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures in meal production.
• Assist in recordkeeping and compiling reports.
• Assist in menu planning as assigned.
• Assist in nutrition education activities with teaching staff and children.
• Prepare meals in the absence of the cook.
• Kitchen clean-up and equipment washing.
• Assist with transporting food between sites as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Food preparation

Sanitation procedures

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Recordkeeping

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

Under the supervision of the assigned cook, the assistant cook shall be responsible to:

1. Assist in the preparation and service of appetizing and appealing meals.

2. Perform meal production duties according to set sanitation and safety procedures.

3. Assist in recordkeeping and compiling reports as assigned.

4. Assist in menu planning as assigned.

5. Assist in the implementation of nutrition education activities in cooperation with the teaching staff and participate as needed with the children.

6. Prepare meals in the absence of the cook.

7. Perform kitchen clean-up and cooking equipment washing.

8. Assist with transporting food from one site to another, when necessary.

9. Other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Preferred Education and Experience

• Minimum high school level reading and writing skills.
• Minimum of six (6) months’ experience in the food services field.

Knowledge and Abilities

General knowledge of the principles of cooking and basic nutrition. Ability to work as a flexible team member. Knowledge of and ability to follow established sanitation and safe food handling. Ability to communicate and work well with children and parents. Ability to effectively speak, read, and write the English language.

Physical Abilities

Ability to effectively use hands and fingers in the grasping of kitchen equipment and moving of items weighing up to 25 lbs. Ability to move freely around the kitchen and storage areas to perform food preparation and food servicing duties. Frequent walking, bending, reaching, twisting, and prolonged periods of standing. Exposure to noise, heat, and hot and cold surfaces. Requires coordination and dexterity in handling kitchen equipment and preparing food. Good vision and hearing ability in ensuring kitchen safety.

License or Other Requirements

May be required to have access to a dependable auto with minimum appropriate insurance coverage and possess a current valid California driver’s license, depending on work location. Must wear hairnets, closed-toe rubber sole shoes, and apron. Must submit to a job-pertinent, agency-paid, pre-employment physical examination, negative tuberculosis test, and criminal record background check. Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks. Periodic physical examinations and TB clearances will be required if hired. Mandated reporter.