Senior Cook

Education & Training Resources LLC; Vergennes (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Education & Training Resources LLC seeks a Senior Cook in Vergennes, VT. You will oversee the cafeteria during your shift, prepare meals, and ensure serving lines are ready for the meal period.

You will monitor food temperatures, enforce local and state safety regulations, manage inventory, and supervise student helpers. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to deliver wholesome, appetizing meals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of work-related experience in a cafeteria/food service setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversees cafeteria during assigned shift and prepares meals.
• Prepares quantities according to menu and serves staff and students.
• Ensures serving lines are ready and staff are in position.
• Maintains HACCP records and monitors food temperatures.
• Maintains inventory and assists in reports.
• Directs student workers and maintains kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Plan/Direct/Supervise food prep

Knowledge of food handling and cooking

Food safety and sanitation compliance

Plan/organize and prioritize actions

Customer service and communication

Multi-task in fast-changing env

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Senior Cook

Regular/Hourly/Non-Exempt Service Vergennes, VT, US

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

Oversees the cafeteria during assigned shift; prepares and oversees the preparation of meals.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares quantities of food according to the menu and number of students/employees, in accordance with local, state, and national food safety regulations.
• Insures that serving lines are set up at the proper time for the meal period and food service staff are at their designated area and prepared for the meal.
• Assists in the preparation and service of daily meals.
• Adheres to all state guidelines concerning food safety and proper food handling procedures, and cleans assigned areas.
• Insures meals are wholesome and appetizing.
• Monitors the food service line during each meal and conducts temperature checks of each food item.
• Maintains inventory of foodstuffs and requests additional food as necessary.
• Assists in preparing weekly and monthly food service reports.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining kitchen and dining areas.
• Maintains daily record of food temperatures and issues (HACCP)
• Reports unsafe of unsanitary conditions in the kitchen/dining area.
• Insures leftover foods are properly covered and stored.
• Directs work of students who are assigned to serving line.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, direct, or supervise the food preparation or cooking activities.
• Proven knowledge of all aspects of food handling, preparation, cooking and good nutrition
• Knowledge of quantity food production and service techniques, food safety/sanitation compliance regulations and procedures
• Proven ability to plan, organize and establish priorities for action
• Excellent customer service skills; strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a fast-changing environment
• Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel and Outlook, etc..

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years of work related experience in a cafeteria/food service setting.