Senior Connect, the non-profit responsible for delivering Meals on Wheels in Kaufman County, is hiring. Please email executivedirector@nohungrysenior.org for an application.

 

CENTER COOK - PRN

Job Purpose

                The cook is responsible for following agency recipes in preparing meals for clients.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare or direct preparation of all foods indicated on approved menus following standardized recipes and methods of preparation

  • Requisition of food and supplies for daily needs

  • Assist in maintaining inventory for ordering raw food and food service supplies

  • Insure all food stock is marked, dated and rotated properly

  • Schedule food preparation so that items do not sit for long periods of time before serving

  • Estimate food requirements and control serving portions, eliminating waste and leftovers

  • Check equipment and cooking area frequently to insure safety and sanitation requirements are maintained

  • Clean and oversee cleaning of kitchen and dining area and equipment to include oven, vent-a-hood, freezer, refrigerator, shelves, walls, drawers, meals-on-wheels coolers, steam tables, pantry, storage rooms

  • Check and records temperature of food prior to serving

  • Check and records temperature in freezer and refrigerator daily

  • Prepare a sample meal daily, date lid, and freeze; keep sample meals rotated

  • Package or oversee packaging of food for home delivery

  • Serve congregate meals

  • Attend all cook’s meetings

  • Prepare route sheet for home delivery in absence of site director

  • Oversee meal pick up by volunteers and assure delivery in absence of center director

  • Record meal count on posting sheets in absence of site director

  • Other duties as assigned or needed

Qualifications

  • A current and valid Texas driver’s license and access to a vehicle if van is inoperable or unavailable

  • Must maintain driving record in good standing

  • Ability to read and interpret maps and schedules

  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

§  Must have knowledge of basic kitchen and food preparation procedures

  • Must have knowledge of health standards of food safety and kitchen sanitation

  • Must have knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and materials usage

  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds with minimal effort following required safety guidelines

  • Possess and exhibit high standards of personal cleanliness and hygiene (wear clean apron; wear hairnet/caps)

  • Must be able to work with other staff, supervisors and suppliers

  • Job will require working under stress when confronted with emergency situations in which working with speed is essential