Part Time Cook

Valley Senior Services; Hankinson (ND); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Senior Services in Hankinson is seeking a dedicated team member to prepare and serve meals at our Hankinson facility. Duties include following the menu plan, packaging meals for meals on wheels and carry out meals, and maintaining a clean kitchen and serving area.

The role emphasizes a daytime schedule with no night or weekend shifts, and may involve assisting at other locations and coordinating volunteers to ensure timely delivery and nutrition compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a restaurant or food service is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve the daily noon meal according to the menu plan.
• Package meals for meals on wheels and carry out meals in a timely manner.
• Clean meal preparation and serving areas according to health standards and cleaning schedules.
• Assist at other locations as needed.
• Supervise volunteers and schedule meals on wheels volunteers.

Skills

Food prep

Kitchen cleanliness

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for preparing meals at our Hankinson location and serving the meal according to the menu plan in a timely manner, while maintaining a cleanly kitchen and serving area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Evaluation of this position is based primarily on performance of the following essential functions, which include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and serve the daily noon meal. Prepare the day’s menu according to the menu plan and package meals for meals on wheels and carry out meals, all in a timely matter.
• Cleanup of meal preparation and serving area. Clean meal preparation and serving areas according to health standards, follow a monthly, weekly, and daily cleaning schedule on kitchen equipment.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Evaluation of this position may also be based on occasional performance of the following other functions, which include, but are not limited to:

• Assist at other locations as needed.
• Supervision of volunteers. Responsible for finding and scheduling meals on wheels volunteers.
• Order food and kitchen supplies. Order all food and paper product items according to menu plan, responsible for accurate inventory of all ordered items.
• Review monthly menu according to USDA and Aging Services guidelines. Collaborate with supervisor about the monthly menus and ensure that each day meets the nutritional guidelines per USDA and Aging Services.
• Assist with registration for congregate and carry out meals.
• Assist with completion of annual assessments for congregate and carry out meals.
• Complete daily receipting of meal program income and prepare deposit
• Keeps direct supervisor promptly informed of key/significant issues or concerns.
• Carries out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain safe work environment and surrounding area for oneself, co-workers and public. Responds to hazardous situations and/or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action as capable and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.
• Performs related duties as assigned or apparent.

Day hours, No nights or weekends

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Experience working in a restaurant or food service setting preferred.

CREDENTIALS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Must possess a valid driver’s license.