Cook, Assistant - Nutrition Services Wickenburg

Cook/Kitchen Assistant - Nutrition Services (Wickenburg)

STATEMENT OF WORK:

Provides direct assistance to the kitchen and nutrition staff for congregate and home-delivered meal services for Peoria Senior Center and/or Wickenburg Senior Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the cook with preparation, cooking and serving of congregate and home-delivered meals, ensuring standards of portions, temperatures and sanitation are maintained.
• Assists the cook with ordering food and supplies.
• Assists with the inventory count.
• Ensures proper storage of food and tools to maintain quality, sanitation and accessibility for use.
• Operates, maintains and cleans kitchen large and small appliances, kitchen tools, and refrigeration equipment.
• Assists with cleaning and sanitizing equipment and tools used in the kitchen.
• Assists with kitchen clean-up in order to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Assists with special programs conducted by the staff or volunteer organizations.
• Assist with delivery, to include driving, of home-delivered meals.
• Other duties as needed.
• Full Time position works a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Part Time position works a maximum of 29 hours per week.
• This position is classified as Safety Sensitive.
• Covers cook when cook is out on vacation.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

        Minimum Required:

• 18+ years old or 21+ years old
• Valid Food Handlers' Certification

• Valid AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Valid AZ DL and acceptable MVR
• Pass background check
• Pass a Pre-employment Drug Test
• 1 year+ experience in handling, preparing and cooking food items for large groups (100-150 people)
• Able to read, write and follow written instructions

        Preferred:

• High School or GED
• Experience preparing and cooking meals for senior population

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. 

• Works with or near kitchen large and small appliances, sharp tools, and refrigeration equipment
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds
• Requires bending, stooping, lifting, reaching and crouching
• Requires standing for long periods of time
• Requires working in various temperatures
• Must be able to drive a XXX during daylight hours

***Military Personnel Encouraged to Apply.***
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