Department: Youth Services Center FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification/Level: Part Time Date: 03/2021
Under the direction of the Cook I/Kitchen Manager, the Part-Time Cook is responsible for supplying food for residents and staff, restocking shelves, cleaning and completing related paperwork. This position is Not Covered (At-will) as defined by The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for cooking and serving meals, including sides and salads, for residents and staff of the Youth Services Center.
- Restocks shelves and rotates stock.
- Washes, dries, and puts away dishes.
- Sweeps and mops floors and rubber matting.
- Responsible for washing all equipment, including, but not limited to the grill, deep fryer, and baskets.
- Documents meals for tracking purposes.
- Prepares and distributes snacks twice daily.
- Separates trash and recyclables.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or GED and more than one year of experience working in kitchen or food services
- Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification within six months of employment
- Knowledge of food safety standards and cooking procedures
- Ability to use grill, oven, fryers and other kitchen equipment
PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
The Part-Time Cook maintains frequent contact with other county employees and residents of Youth Services Center when cooking and serving food to residents and staff members.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The Part-Time Cook works in a standard kitchen environment with frequent standing and the ability to move about freely, frequent lifting of up to forty pounds, bending, pushing/pulling, reach over head and some kneeling crawling and climbing ladders. Frequent attention to detail, monitoring equipment and detailed inspection is required. The Part-time Cook is very frequently exposed to extreme temperatures, dangerous equipment, chemicals, noise and noxious odors.
SUPERVISION:
None
LICENSING:
Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification within six months of employment
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Cook I/Kitchen Manager
HOURS:
10:30am - 6pm; hours vary per week; minimum 16 hours/week