Cook - Sub-pool

Youth Homeorporated; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Youth Homeorporated in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Food Services team member to follow planned menus, prepare meals, and document meal services under the supervision of the Food Services Manager.

This safety-sensitive role involves operation of kitchen machinery and proximity to patients; a high school diploma and knowledge of nutrition program requirements are required to perform essential duties effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, quantity production techniques, portion control, and service methods.
• Ability to read and follow a recipe successfully.
• Understanding of the philosophy, policies, and regulations of the nutrition program.
• Knowledge of Child Nutrition Program requirements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Follow planned menus and prepare meals.
• Document meal services accurately.
• Operate kitchen equipment in a safety-minded manner.
• Communicate with managers, patients, and staff as needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Quantity production

Portion control

Recipe reading

Nutrition program knowledge

Reading government regulations

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Sub-pool
• Shifts: Works as fill in for full-time positions in their absence
• Location: 20400 Colonel Glenn Road

Job Summary

This position works under the direction of the Food Services Manager, follows planned menus, prepares meals, and documents meal services. It is a safety-sensitive position involving operation of machinery and proximity to patients.

Qualifications

An individual must perform each essential duty (outlined in the performance evaluation) satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education and/ or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, quantity production techniques, portion control, and service methods.
• Ability to read and follow a recipe successfully.
• Understanding of the philosophy, policies, and regulations of the nutrition program.
• Knowledge of Child Nutrition Program requirements is essential.

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand government regulations.
• Ability to respond effectively to questions from managers, patients, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

• Basic understanding of calculation of figures.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Demands

Team members are required to sit, stand, talk, hear, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Must maintain a current tuberculosis skin test.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.