Cooks Assistant
Description:
Location: Massillon, OHPay range: $16/hr
- Full Time- 37.5 hours a week.
- Dental, Vision, Medical benefits with HSA, Life and Voluntary Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 403(b) Retirement Saving Plan with company match
- 13 company paid holidays and 16 days of PTO
Who We Are
VANTAGE Aging is a non-profit focused serving older adults, a population that is often forgotten and left behind. We have programs to assist with all areas of life, including home wellness and care, nutrition and grocery support, volunteer and community connections, and job training to build the skills needed to thrive in the modern workforce.
We have a collaborative, community-centered culture and actively focus on creating a diverse, inclusive workplace. Our team is committed to creating a welcoming, friendly environment where our differences make us stronger.
Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply - you are welcome here!
Job Summary
Assist with preparing/cooking high quality, tasty foods in large quantities. Assist with updating all recipes and meal production and other production duties as assigned.
Responsibilities- Assist with prepping and cooking food items. Accurately follow recipes and menus. Follow production sheets.
- Prepare cold count sheets and prepare/update driver daily load sheets.
- Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
- Operate cooking and production equipment reporting any problems to proper staff.
- Maintain needed supplies using First In, First Out (FIFO) principles, ensure appropriate ingredients are available for the next days meal and proper weights/measures are used.
- Understand and utilize SERVtracker system for meal operations. Order and track meal updates for all sites via the system.
- Ensure proper packaging and labeling of end product.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records on temperature logs, daily production sheets, purchases, incident reports, etc. Comply with all Heath Department regulations.
- Assist with outreach initiatives to increase the number of clients served.
- Assist with ordering products from vendors and cleaning the kitchen and delivery/pick-up areas.
- Instruct jobs workers/volunteers on what duties need completed. Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Cook.
- Deliver meals when necessary in box truck or personal vehicle.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Health Department regulations and food storage requirements.
- Two years institutional cooking experience preferred.
- Current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
- Valid Drivers License and reliable form of transportation
Equal Employment Opportunity
VANTAGE Aging is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. VANTAGE Aging does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Compensation details: 16-16 Hourly Wage
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