Cook

The HEP Cook reports directly to the Food Service Manager and is responsible for assisting the Food Service Manager with planning, preparing, supervising and/or delegating all food and menu items for daily meals on campus. The Cook adheres to all HEP standards and guidelines while providing a clean, safe, and enjoyable environment. PRINCIPLE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare and cook 3 well-balanced meals (hot or cold) during the day for a large group of people. Keep all kitchen equipment clean, organized, and stocked. Make sure the dining room is prepped and ready for each meal with all necessary supplies. Maintain a positive and professional attitude in a fast-paced environment. Works well alongside HEP volunteers helping in the Kitchen. Help with food prep (ingredients, cutting vegetables, opening cans, preparing items for salad bar, etc.). Rotation of food according to dates and proper storage. Pick up food donations when necessary. Receive both purchased and donated food items. Separate and properly store products in pantry areas, walk in cooler, freezer, and free-standing refrigeration units. Make sure kitchen towels and aprons are washed and ready for the day. Maintain order and supervise residents’ participation. Assist in daily cleaning of all equipment provided such as hoods, drains, prep tables, equipment, cooler, freezer, storage rooms, stoves and ovens, etc. Reduce waste by following portion control and proper storage techniques. May require early mornings, weekends, and holidays. Complete any other necessary duties as assigned by the Food Service Manager. EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED. One-year previous cooking experience for large groups of people. Must have good knowledge of food preparation. Familiar with sanitation codes, temperatures and all aspects surrounding inspections. Sensitivity to the cultural diversity of clients to successfully work with diverse racial, ethnic, and economic groups. ServSafe Trained and Certified (company paid if not already obtained). Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting. Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities. Must have knowledge of kitchen appliances and safety requirements. Strong verbal and written communications skills. Ability to multi-task and easily adapt to change. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred by not required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires daily bending, walking, reaching, carrying, pushing, pulling, etc. Must wear non-slip shoes while working during shifts. Up to 95% of the shift requires standing on feet. Ability to lift to 50 pounds with ease; anything over 50 pounds requires team lift. Caution when working in an area due to wet floors or spills at all times. Comfortable driving company vehicle for donation pickups when necessary. Must have a valid Florida driver license and be able to successfully pass a background, motor vehicle registration, drug and alcohol screening. The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and be a reasonable representation of its activities. HEP is a Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. HEP does not discriminate against any class of protected persons covered by applicable law in its hiring and/or advancement opportunities. HEP encourages people of all minority statuses to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr