Assistant Cook

Position Title

Assistant Cook

Classification

Non-Exempt, Full time

Reports to

Cook, Program Director or (Coordinator in Directors absence) 

Program

Older Adults

Salary

$20/h

Site/Location

East Side House Settlement

Melrose Senior Center, Paterson Senior Center, Borinquen Senior Center

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objective

East Side Houses Senior Citizens program meets the needs of older adults by providing a variety of social, protective and supportive services in a non-medical care setting. The program improves the quality of life for seniors in the community by offering opportunities for personal achievement, social engagement and community participation.

East Side Houses Senior Citizens program includes nutrition education, a congregate meal program, counseling, educational activities, transportation assistance and benefits assistance. Recreational activities that address the cultural diversity, health and safety of seniors are also incorporated into the program, such as bingo, dominoes, monthly trips, special events, arts and crafts, health screenings, walking club, computer club, Facebook club and birthday parties.

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 expected. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• All meal service and all daily kitchen operations.
• Set up steam table, serving counter and lift/place food trays onto table (approx. 20lbs each).
• Maintain daily Food Catering Log, and food temperature.
• Document all inventory.
• Assists in the preparation of meals using established production procedures and systems.
• Determines amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems.
• Ensures availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation.
• Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards.
• Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
• Assists in daily preparation of all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Assists in the planning of food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Apportions food for serving.
• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.
• Completes food temperature checks before service.
• Cover for Cook & Kitchen Aide at other centers when needed.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requisite Education & Experience

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Must have a qualifying NYC Food Protection Certificate.
• Knowledge of nutritional portion control.
• Knowledge of NYC Department of Health/Sanitation regulations.
• Have an understanding of the Elderly Population with the ability to communicate effectively with them in a caring non-prejudice manner.

Competencies