Cook/Kitchen Stocker

Job Description

Job Description

Staff On Site currently seeking cook/kitchen stocker for busy social services organization. Must be able to prepare big batch meals. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking.

Responsibilities :  Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment ,  prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables,   cutting meat etc.)  cook food in various utensils or grillers ,  check food while cooking to stir or turn ,  keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen ,  ensure all food and other items are stored properly ,  check quality of ingredients ,  sort and stock products on shelves, storerooms, refrigerators and freezers throughout the day, maintain FIFO and product dating, maintain cleanliness in the storage areas and kitchen, promptly unload trucks and deliveries, receive and store incoming products in a timely manner, follow established procedures to label, track, and stock items properly, ensure accurate product counts, must be able to stand for 8 hours, must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, other duties as assigned

Skills :  Proven experience as cook, experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware ,  knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)  ability to follow all sanitation procedures ,  ability to work in a team, good communication skills.

Physical demands: Standing : Prolonged periods of standing on production floor (up to 8–10 hours per shift).  Walking : Frequent walking around production and packaging areas.  Lifting : Occasionally lift and move products or materials up to 25–50 lbs.  Bending/Stooping : Regular bending to inspect lower-level machinery or products.  Reaching : Frequent reaching over and around equipment or conveyors.  Climbing : Occasionally climb steps or ladders to access equipment or inspection points.  Repetitive Motions : Repetitive hand and arm movements when conducting tests or entering data.