Cook

Part-Time Cook

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the New Hope Villa Lead Cook with cooking and preparation of food items for assigned MVHO properties; ordering and verifying quantities and specifications of orders; maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition. Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Duties

• Follow standard menus and recipes to create breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack for assigned residents.
• Incorporate donated items whenever possible while maintaining the creation of healthy meals that meet the specific needs of each individual tenant as the priority.
• Use all standard kitchen equipment in food preparation and service. (Food preparation includes cutting, cleaning, cooking, assembling and presenting all food items.)
• Follow standard kitchen safety practices to insure the safety of yourself, fellow kitchen staff and others.
• Set up trays, carts, and food line in dining area for appropriate distribution at each meal or snack.
• Determine appropriate portions and serve three meals daily on the serving line.
• Assist the NHV Lead Cook in the planning of weekly meals. Prepare as needed the day before to insure healthy and timely meals for the following day.
• Assist with the creation of supply/grocery lists.
• Inspect and store inventory upon arrival.
• Insure that food and equipment is secured.
• Clean and/or direct cleaning of work area and dining room.
• Wash all equipment, utensils and cooking/preparation surfaces.
• Establish a professional rapport with residents and help them as needed to participate fully in each meal or snack.
• Work with program staff to plan special meals or snacks for holidays or special events. These may also include family or other guests.
• Monitor resident behavior and notify case management and/or MVHO of any concerns

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Core Competencies

For successful company culture integration, all employees must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attendance / Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Planning/Organization - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to log into and out of computer systems for payroll purposes, receive and send work related emails.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum of (1) one – (3) three previous experience in nutritionist and cook services required. Experience working with disabled individuals or the elderly is preferred. Must have reliable transportation. Must be able to work weekends and some major Holidays as needed.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to log into and out of computer systems for payroll purposes, receive and send work related emails.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly requires significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 15% walking, and 80% standing.

Work Environment

The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.