Duties and Responsibilities
● Responsible for duties required to open nutrition program, including beverage, dessert, and
salad preparation
● Assist Head Cook in preparation and service of meals, including chopping vegetables,
preparing desserts, assisting in proper portion control procedures, recording dates and
tracking inventory of leftovers
● Wash and sanitize flatware, cooking utensils, pots, and pans
● Coordinate with volunteers in cleaning up kitchen and dining areas
● Assist in maintaining safe and sanitary kitchen and in all areas of food service
● Store supplies and ensure return of kitchen equipment to proper locations
● Receive and properly date and store food and supply deliveries
● Perform other tasks that may be required
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Requirements
● Basic understanding of recipes, math, and safe food handling
● Experience in sanitation procedures
● Ability to speak English
● Familiarity with safe food handling, sanitation, and storage procedures
● Ability to report to work on time
● Ability to maintain a good attendance record on a regular basis
● Good personal hygiene
Preferred Qualifications
● Large quantity cooking experience
● Experience working with volunteers
● Ability to relate well with older adults
● Bilingual
