- Salary
- $20+/hr
- Location
- Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
- Type
- Part-time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
The Cook provides high-quality food preparation by ensuring the nutritional needs of the youth are met while keeping up to code with the Department of Health regulations. Maintaining quantity control while not sacrificing the needs of the youth. Maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, dining area, and all equipment. Serves food to youth and staff with absolute respect and kindness.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of daily menu in advance to be reviewed and approved by the Director of Food Services that meet all the nutritional requirements.
- Ensure that all kitchen operations are managed within Health Department, USDA, and Foodbank guidelines and regulations.
- Remains aware of the change in the census to provide adequate food portions to serve both youth and staff.
- Weekly inventory of food products and keeps the Director of Food Services informed of any needs.
- Orders, receives, and inspects food supplies, reports any discrepancies, and makes adjustments as necessary.
- Prepares meals by employing methods that meet the proper health and sanitation guidelines, utilizing gloves, hats, aprons.
- Consistently maintains and ensures the cleanliness of all kitchen equipment by accepted methods of sanitation established by Health Department standards.
- Monitors and controls access to sanitize areas of the kitchen.
- Serves youth and staff with absolute respect and unconditional love.
- Works collaboratively with other kitchen staff.
- Engages with outside licensing or governing agencies when necessary in a professional manner.
- Attend training and meetings as determined by the supervisor, which may include but is not limited to our philosophy of care and food safety training.
- Assist as needed with special events and fundraising affairs which may be conducted outside the normal work schedule.
- Must be available to work on call as needed 10 hour shifts 8am -6PM.
Experience and Skills:
- 2-3 years professional kitchen experience.
- Thorough knowledge of food preparation equipment and cleaning materials.
- NJ Food Handling Certificate.
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to work flexible schedule.
- Valid NJ Driving License required.
Skills
Food Safety