Part-Time Cook’s Helper: Food Prep & Safety

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

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.