Cook (On Call)

Ctrenaissance; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A food service organization in Waterbury is seeking a Food Service Cook to coordinate food services and prepare meals for clients. The ideal candidate will perform kitchen inspections, assist with ordering food and maintaining budgets, and handle client grievances. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and have at least three years of experience with institutional food preparation. Ethical, detail-oriented individuals with strong communication skills are preferred. A valid driver’s license is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be ethical, self-motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Must be able to interface easily with clients, staff, and management.
• Must meet routine office physical demands including climbing stairs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food services for the resident population.
• Prepare all meals for clients while ensuring safety standards.
• Complete kitchen inspections weekly and monitor compliance with health codes.
• Assist with ordering food and donations in line with approved menus.
• Maintain food service budgets and assist in staff scheduling.
• Handle client food service grievances for the facilities.

Skills

Knowledge of Department of Public Health Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Problem analysis and solution

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to manage priorities and multi-task

Independently making decisions

Education

High School graduate or GED

Three years of experience in institutional food preparation

Completion of a culinary school or training program

Job description

Overview

The Food Service Cook will coordinate food services for the resident population. Preparing all meals for clients. Using all safety precautions as needed. Keeping a clean and sanitary work area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform food service duties; prepares meals and snacks; completes kitchen inspections weekly; monitors for compliance in accordance with building, fire, safety, health codes, and requirements of other regulatory bodies including but not limited to funding sources.
• Assist Food Service Supervisor with ordering of food and donations through distributors, wholesalers and food establishments utilized by the agency in accordance with dietitian approved menus.
• Assist Food Service Supervisor with the maintenance of food service budgets.
• Assist Food Service Supervisor with staff scheduling and coverage.
• Responsible for all client food service grievances for the East and Central facilities.
• May perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Knowledge

• Department of Public Health Requirements
• General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite

Ability

• Interact effectively with representative of funding sources and referral agencies.
• Analyze and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Manage priorities to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking skills.
• Work and make decisions independently.

Education and Experience

• High School graduate or GED
• Three years of experience working within the field of institutional food preparation.
• Preferred but not required completion of a culinary school or training program.

Other

• Must be: ethical, self-motivated, dependable/reliable and detailed oriented.
• Must be able to interface easily with clients, staff, and other management.
• Must be able to meet routine office physical demands including climbing stairs, carrying up to 20- pound objects and possessing the dexterity and vision to operate office computers and equipment.
• Must possess a Valid driver's license.
• Must successfully complete the introductory probationary employment period.

This job description covers the most significant duties but does not exclude other assignments or related duties.