Nutrition Cook - PT

South Central Human Resource Agency; Blondy (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a part-time Quantity Food Production worker to support the central kitchen and catering events in Tennessee. You will prepare food to nutritional standards, follow schedules, and maintain high-volume production.

Experience in quantity food production is preferred; a high school diploma is required; ability to lift up to 60 pounds; occasional travel for meetings may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years experience in quantity food production operation preferred.
• Valid driver’s license & automobile liability insurance.
• Satisfactory background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food in accordance with nutritional standards, taste, temperature, texture and other qualities of food production.
• Prepares foods according to production schedules to ensure sufficient amounts and high quality.
• Maintain high quality, high volume food production.
• Prepare daily inventory sheet for Program Assistant.
• Cleans and services all equipment for sanitary operation of the central kitchen.
• Ensure all food meets designated temperatures before leaving the kitchen.
• Ensure quality and quantity of meals prepared and delivered.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary food production and storage area.
• Follow dress code for catering events; black pants, white shirt, safe black shoes.
• Assist Assistant Director and Program Assistant in catering preparation and delivery.
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

INTRODUCTION:The employee is responsible for the quantity food preparation in the Food Service Program.The employee works under the supervision of the Nutrition-Catering Assistant Director.QUALIFICATIONS:High School graduate or equivalent (Required)Three (3) years’ experience in quantity food production operation (Preferred)Valid Driver’s License & automobile liability insuranceSatisfactory background checkWORKING CONDITIONS:Part time. Flexible working hours (Normal work hours on days worked are 4:30am to 12:00pm.) Work will be indoors and outdoors with normal movement in a commercial kitchen environment and events centers. Will require occasional moving and lifting up to +/-60 pounds, bending, stooping, or climbing. There may be exposure to tobacco smoke, dirt, dust, and foul odors.Requires travel to counties within the thirteen county service area for meetings and other job-related activities. Will require some travel outside the thirteen county area and occasional overnight travel.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:Prepares food in accordance with nutritional standards, taste, temperature, texture and other qualities of food productionPrepares foods according to production schedules, in order that sufficient amounts are prepared and high quality is maintainedPrepare and maintain high quality, high volume food productionPrepare daily inventory sheet for Program AssistantCleans and services all equipment as assigned for the efficient and sanitary operation of the central kitchenEnsures all food meets designated temperatures before leaving the kitchenEnsures the quality and quantity of meals prepared and deliveredMaintains a clean and sanitary food production and storage areaFollow dress code for various catering events; black pants, white shirt, and safe appropriate black shoesAssist Assistant Director and Program Assistant in the preparation, delivery and disbursement of Catering foods/activitiesAdheres to professional ethics and standards, demonstrating work habits which comply with Agency Personnel Policies and ProceduresREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructionsAbility to fill out forms and reports on the program progress.Ability to supervise and work cooperatively with other staff and vendorsAbility to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the publicKnowledge of State of Tennessee and local sanitation regulations for food service managementWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; stoop; bend; walk; talk; hear; use hands to grip; reach with hands and arms, required to stand or walk on uneven surfaces; climb stairs and lift up to 60lbs daily. Work around wet surfaces, steam and high temperature cooking heat.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.Employment in this position is contingent on performance, need and funding.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructionsAbility to fill out forms and reports on the program progress.Ability to supervise and work cooperatively with other staff and vendorsAbility to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the publicKnowledge of State of Tennessee and local sanitation regulations for food service managementWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; stoop; bend; walk; talk; hear; use hands to grip; reach with hands and arms, required to stand or walk on uneven surfaces; climb stairs and lift up to 60lbs daily. Work around wet surfaces, steam and high temperature cooking heat.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.Employment in this position is contingent on performance, need and funding.