On Call Cook - All Pierce County Locations

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington seeks an On Call Cook responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals to seniors. This role supports the Senior Nutrition Program across various locations and involves managing volunteers and completing necessary reports. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma, food service experience, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Previous food service/cooking experience required.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices essential.
• Ability to prepare nutritious appetizing meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and oversee food preparation.
• Manage volunteers and account for donations.
• Complete daily reports timely and accurately.

Skills

Food handling

Meal preparation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

On Call Cook - All Pierce County Locations

Pay $22.29 / hour

Location Lakewood/Washington

Employment type Other

Job Description

Req#: 2771

Overview

On Call Cook - All Pierce County Locations

$22.29 - $23.62 per hour DOE

The Senior Nutrition Program provides hot meals for seniors aged 60 and over at 17 different Pierce County sites and 12 King County sites. Senior Nutrition also provides Home Delivered frozen meals to home bound seniors within Pierce County and Lewis County.

In the absence of the Cook and under the supervision of the Assistant Program Manager, the On Call Cook is responsible for participating and overseeing all activities related to meal service including coordination of supportive services and record keeping. Position provides nutritious lunchtime meal to senior participants at the meal site.

Responsibilities

· Review daily food and supply delivery

· Prepare, cook, and oversee food preparation and serving.

· Manage volunteers

· Account for and deposit monetary donations and fees

· Work cooperatively with other programs as assigned.

· Complete daily reports in a timely and accurate manner.

· Attend mandatory monthly Cook meetings.

· Other duties as may reasonably be assigned.

Qualifications

· High School diploma or equivalent

· Previous food service/cooking experience.

· Knowledge of safe food handling practices required.

· Maintain valid food handles permit.

· Ability to prepare nutritious appetizing meals required.

· Ability to plan, coordinate and cooperate with others.

· Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

· Reliable transportation.

· Needs to provide a valid driver’s license and car insurance

· Applicant must successfully pass required background checks prior to an offer of employment.

· Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

· Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services

· Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.

Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors.

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the company

Serving people of all beliefs throughout Western Washington since 1918. We believe that one person in need is one too many.

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