Cooks Helper - Part-time

Paycom; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Prairieview Lutheran Homes in Danforth, IL is seeking a part-time Cooks Helper to assist the Cook in preparing foods per resident diets and regulations. The role involves kitchen prep, temperature logs, portion control, and sanitation, with duties including breakfast and lunch support, salads, meat handling, and salad bar presentation.

The candidate should have excellent customer service, prior cooking experience, and be willing to obtain a Sanitation license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Previous cooking experience preferred.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain a Sanitation license.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of kitchen, including supplies and equipment to run efficiently.
• Record and maintain temperatures of equipment and food in appropriate logs.
• Follow and monitor portions and diet plans according to Federal and State guidelines.
• Prepare palatable, presentable hot and cold foods for residents, families and staff according to appropriate diets.
• Follow all food safety protocols.
• Follow all proper cleaning/sanitation procedures and thoroughly clean and sanitize personal work areas, equipment, and supplies.
• Prepares and assists cook in preparation of breakfast and lunch.
• Prepares cold salads, hot/cold/raw meats, baking and the handling of raw fruits and vegetables.
• Prepare and assist with salad bar presentation.
• Clean, sweep and sanitize your area at the end of each shift.
• Be open and flexible to changes in positions and duties for the appropriate staffing situation
• Hold self-accountable for following the appropriate call-in procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Cooking

Food safety

Sanitation license

Education

High School diploma

Job description

# Cooks Helper - Part-timePrairieview Lutheran Homes - Danforth, IL 60930## OverviewSalary Range$16.00 - $20.00 HourlyJob ShiftDay## DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the Food Services Director/Assistant, the Cooks Helper assists the Cook in preparing food in accordance with Resident Diet Specifications, facility procedures, and prescribed dietary and sanitary regulations.1. Preparation of kitchen, including supplies and equipment to run efficiently2. Record and maintain temperatures of equipment and food in appropriate logs3. Follow and monitor portions and diet plans according to Federal and State guidelines4. Prepare palatable, presentable hot and cold foods for residents, families and staff according to appropriate diets5. Follow all food safety protocols6. Follow all proper cleaning/sanitation procedures and thoroughly clean and sanitize personal work areas, equipment, and supplies7. Prepares and assists cook in preparation of breakfast and lunch8. Prepares cold salads, hot/cold/raw meats, baking and the handling of raw fruits and vegetables9. Prepare and assist with salad bar presentation10. Clean, sweep and sanitize your area at the end of each shift11. Be open and flexible to changes in positions and duties for the appropriate staffing situation12. Hold self-accountable for following the appropriate call-in procedures13. All other duties as assigned## Qualifications1. High School diploma or equivalent preferred2. Excellent customer service skills3. Previous cooking experience preferred4. Must hold or be willing to obtain a Sanitation license