Food Services Cook

Newark, NY, USA | Food Service | Hourly | 18.62-19.71 per hour | Full Time

Food Services Cook

Why Join Our Team:

The Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and supports persons of all ages with or without disabilities. We assist individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services. With compassion, understanding, and support, we connect individuals and families to a world of possibilities that promote independence.

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Vacation Time

• Sick Time

• 10 Paid holidays

• Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Training

• Bereavement Leave

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement Plan with Agency Match

• And so much more!

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday 6:30 am to 2:30 pm (40 hours)

A Day in the Life of a Food Services Cook :

• Prepares quality meals for contract meal programs in accordance with established menus, recipes, production schedules, and portion requirements.

• Assists with the coordination of daily kitchen activities.

• Maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and food preparation environment, including performing routine kitchen cleaning and sanitation, in accordance with health department regulations and food safety standards.

• Follows proper food handling, preparation, storage, and sanitation practices to ensure food safety and quality.

• Follows established recipes, menus, contract requirements, policies, procedures, and other applicable guidelines.

• Safely operates, cleans, and maintains food service equipment and utensils.

• Packages meals according to established procedures, ensuring appropriate portions, temperatures, labeling, and presentation.

• Monitors and maintains appropriate food temperatures throughout the preparation, holding, and packaging processes.

• Communicates effectively with the Food Service Manager and other staff to support the daily operations of the Food Service Department.

• Completes and maintains required food service records and documentation in accordance with agency, regulatory, and contract requirements.

Food Services Cook Minimum Qualifications:

• Food service experience

• Ability to read and follow written material such as recipes and menus

Vision and Core Values:

Come help us be the leading provider of innovative, quality support and services promoting independence, choice, and community integration. Our organization will promote excellence at every level through an environment of mutual respect and continued professional and personal development through our core values of...

• Respect

• Integrity

• Diversity

• Innovation

• Empowerment