Senior Center Lead Cook

Job Summary: This position is responsible for the general supervision of kitchen activities, coordination and implementation of a nutritious meal program for senior adults under guidelines from the Division of Aging Services provided in a safe and sanitary environment as required by the State Health Department.

Major Duties:

• Cook nutritious meals according to menus provided by the Area Agency on Aging
• Serve meals to seniors and monitor portion sizes
• Prepare food and package meals for home delivery meal program
• Oversee and assist with home delivery meal program and deliver meals, as needed
• Monitor and maintain the cleaning of the kitchen, dining room and equipment upon meal completion to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations in order to pass inspections
• Maintain supply inventory and rotate stock of food items and inventory in kitchen
• Place weekly order with food distributor staying within provided budget
• Set up dining room for meals
• Assist Senior Center Manager with activities, as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge Required by the Position:

• Obtain (within 6 months of hire) and maintain ServSafe certification
• Knowledge of proper methods utilized in food service
• Knowledge of kitchen appliances and care of utensils
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning supplies
• Skill in dealing with public using tact and courtesy
• Ability to cook nutritious and appealing meals following menus provided by the Area Agency on Aging
• Ability to read and write simple correspondence
• Ability of follow oral and written correspondence
• Ability to communicate information to seniors, community members and other employees of the organization
• Ability to observe proper safety precautions and procedures in kitchen and maintain guidelines as provided by the Health Department
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, senior adults and volunteers at the Senior Center and Parks and Recreation Department.

Supervisory Controls: Work is assigned by the Senior Center Manager

Guidelines: Guidelines include departmental and various program goals and objectives

Complexity: The work consists of a variety of food preparation and cleaning activities

Scope and Effect: The purpose of this position is to contribute to a healthy, safe and positive atmosphere for seniors through the preparation and distribution of meals

Personal Contacts: Contacts are typically with co-workers and senior adults

Purpose of Contacts: Contacts are typically to give and exchange information and provide services

Physical Demands: The work is typically performed with the employee standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects

Work Environment: The work is typically performed in a kitchen and dining room setting

Supervisory and Management Responsibility: Kitchen aides and Home Delivery Meal coordinator

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent and must have a valid GA driver's license. Previous kitchen experience required.

Background screenings are conducted prior to employment.

City of Villa Rica does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

Due to a high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually.