Part-TIme Cook (Rutland)

Valleyseniorservices; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 22,909 - 28,626; Full time

Job summary

A community food service organization in Vermont is seeking a Food Service Worker responsible for meal preparation and serving at the Rutland location. The role entails ensuring cleanliness, supervising volunteers, and managing food orders. Candidates should have experience in food service and possess a valid driver’s license. This position offers daytime hours, with no nights or weekends expected, and a pay range of $16.63 to $20.78.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a restaurant or food service setting preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily noon meals according to menu plans.
• Clean meal preparation and serving areas according to health standards.
• Supervise volunteers for meals on wheels program.
• Order food and kitchen supplies per menu plan.
• Complete daily receipting of meal program income.

Skills

Meal preparation

ServSafe knowledge

Supervisory skills

Time management

Job description

Description

This position is responsible for preparing meals at our Rutland location and serving the meal according to the menu plan in a timely manner, while maintaining a clean 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, get meals ready for other VSS sites that this site provides meals for, package meals for meals on wheels, all in a timely matter.
• Clean up 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:

• 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.
• 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.

Pay range $16.63 – $20.78

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.