Cook - Part Time

Volunteers of America - Dakotas; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook for a part-time role in Sioux Falls. This position involves preparing nutritious meals and managing food donations, contributing to a supportive environment aligned with the organization's mission. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of food safety and nutrition standards. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and enjoy working in a collaborative kitchen setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Mindestens sechs Monate Erfahrung in der Zubereitung von Institutionen-Mahlzeiten.
• Verständnis der Ernährungsstandards und Vorschriften.

Responsibilities

• Vorbereitung von nahrhaften Mittagsmahlzeiten für das CHOICES-Programm.
• Sicherstellung der Sauberkeit und Sicherheit in der Küche.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Lebensmittelsicherheit

Ernährungsstandards

Education

High School Diplom

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Job Details

Description

Department: CHOICES

Job Status: Part Time

Reports To: Administrative Support Specialist

Position Supervises: None

Work Schedule: Part-time position, 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with occasional evenings or weekend assignments

Position Summary

The Cook provides essential support in the kitchen by preparing lunch meals for participants and sorting donated food items for distribution to program locations. The Cook problem-solves and makes recommendations related to ordering food and managing workflow to ensure the preparation of adequate, nutritious, and appealing meals. Collaboration with the Administrative Support Specialist on donated food items and program needs is also a key responsibility. This position contributes to a positive and supportive environment, aligning with the organization’s mission and values.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Assist in planning weekly menus.
• Prepare adequate and nutritious lunch meals for the CHOICES program Monday through Friday.
• Demonstrate safe food handling practices.
• Ensure proper and safe storage of all food items.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and pantry area to include proper sanitation of all kitchen and pantry equipment and areas.
• Demonstrate professionalism in conversations and actions.
• Must meet all training requirements including ServSafe certification.
• Communicate food safety or program compliance concerns to the program directors or coordinators.
• Serve as a contact between Bread Break and Volunteers of America, Dakotas and manage donations and related documentation.
• Communicate food and kitchen item purchase needs.
  
  

Responsible For Other Duties As Assigned.

POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Minimum of High School diploma.

Experience: Must have six months experience with institution meal preparations and have the ability to work well with other professionals and adults with disabilities. Must fully understand nutrition standards and regulations.

Skills: Excellent communication skills

Certifications & Licenses: Valid driver’s license and possess reliable transportation

Other Requirements: Must be able to work flexible hours

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to Stand, Walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend on a daily basis
• Capability to Lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 lbs on a daily basis

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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