HEAD COOK - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Cook

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

RATE: $17.64/HOUR

FULL TIME

These are the most significant performance factors involved with this position and they will be the principal factors on which the employee will be evaluated:

1. Plan menus to be used in a monthly cycle; follow menus without substitutions unless approved by the Dietician; work to upgrade recipes to meet healthier, lower fat, sugar, and salt guidelines.

2. Order food in a manner for cost effectiveness and efficiency of operation.

3. Keep inventory of all supplies needed for meal preparation.

4. Ensure cleanliness, maintenance, safety, and sanitation of kitchen and dining area, including floors, stove, oven, refrigerators, dishes, pots, and pans.

5. Prepare meals. Assure foods are at proper temperatures. Monitor waste.

6. Maintain food storage areas including refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas. DATE ALL ITEMS.

7. Wear hairnet or hat, clothing and shoes appropriate to the position.

8. Attend workshops relevant to the position and food handlers training, as required.

9. Keep accurate inventory records on food and equipment.

10. Launder all kitchen linen weekly.

11. Set-up, arrange and/or rearrange furniture in dining area for special events.

12. Responsible for supervising volunteers and community service persons.

13. Transport clients as needed and as assigned.

14. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator or Program Director.

15. Regular, dependable attendance is a critical performance factor to ensure consistent, quality services to seniors

Requirements

1. Must pass yearly physical exam and obtain a current health certificate and food handlers' card.
2. Must be physically able to lift 50 pounds, and perform heavy work as described above.
3. One year commercial cooking experience.
4. Desire to work with the elderly; general knowledge of geriatric conditions and issues.
5. Familiarity with the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and the Ignacio Community; preference will be given to qualified local resident.
6. Familiarity/experience with Indian Tribes desirable.
7. Must be able to work well with associates and the public; work references will be required.
8. Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license in state of residency and be insurable by SUCAP insurance carrier.
9. Must have demonstrated ability to handle confidential information in an appropriate manner.
10. Must pass the criminal history background check.
11. Experience developing menus.
12. Six months experience as a supervisor.
13. Must have or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid cards within 45 days.
14. Must pass a drug test, pre-employment and random.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Sick leave

Annual Leave

401K

Dental, vision, medical after 3 months of full time employment

Employee Life Insurance

Employee AD&D

Employee LTD

Southern Colorado Community Action Agency, Inc.