Cook Assistant, Part-Time

Equus Workforce Solutions; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions is searching for a Kitchen Assistant to support culinary operations in our Job Corps programs. This role involves helping the Chef with meal preparations, transportation, and ensuring compliance with kitchen protocols. Ideal candidates will have some kitchen experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift 45 lbs. Join us in making a significant impact in the community by providing nutritious meals to those in need.

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities

Networking programs

Qualifications

• One year minimum kitchen experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Reliable transportation with insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chef with deliveries and meal preparations.
• Operate kitchen equipment and maintain cleanliness.
• Transport meals between shelter sites.

Skills

Basic knife skills

Recipe conversions

Ability to lift 45lbs

Job description

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

Job Description

Assist Chef with proper receiving and putting away of deliveries according to proper HAACP protocols. Inform chef of any issues with delivery in a timely manner; ( goods delivered, missing items, etc.)

• Ability to safely lift a minimum of 45lbs from the floor to waist height repeatedly.
• Be able to demonstrate basic knife skills and recipe conversions.
• Assist with transportation of prepared meals and supplies between shelter sites for our clients.
• Assist the chef in picking up necessary supplies and ingredients from food suppliers utilizing a pre-approved company purchase card.
• Will oversee prep, cooking, and transportation of meals between shelter sites when Chef is out. Will be able to create own meals with guidance from Chef to provide nutritious and balanced meals for clients.
• Follow proper closing and breakdown procedures to ensure the kitchen and equipment are well maintained based upon provided checklists.
• Report and equipment malfunction, food / cleaning inventory issues to Chef in a timely manner to allow a prompt response and resolution to any issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

One year minimum kitchen experience preferred. Will train right candidate

Valid Driver's License

Reliable mode of transportation with current vehicle insurance to help transport food and supplies between sites

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Hourly pay : $20-22

At Equitable Social Solutions, we empower individuals and families through supports that inspire long-term stability and success. We work with our partners to uplift individuals, families and communities impacting lives by creating tailored solutions for each person we serve in order to break the cycles of generational poverty and chronic homelessness.

When you join Equitable Social Solutions, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equitable Social Solutions, we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equitable Social Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.