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Job Description
Job title: Lead Cook-Satellite Site (Friday Harbor)
Program: Meals on Wheels and More
Location: Friday Harbor, Washington
Supervisor : Food Service Manager
Hours/Week: 20-24 (Part-time)
Schedule: Approx. 8am-2pm - 3 days per week (Mon Wed Fri)
Wage: DOE
Meals and Wheels and More is a program of the Whatcom Council on Aging, a non-profit organization that supports the health, vitality and independence of seniors as they age. Meals on Wheels and More fosters the nutritional and social health of local seniors by providing home delivered "Meals on Wheels" and Senior Community Meals to seniors throughout Whatcom and San Juan Counties.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the production, packaging, staging for delivery, and clean-up of 50-70+ Senior Meals 3 days per week at the Mullis Community Center.
Duties and responsibilities
Preparation and service of the Meals on Wheels and More senior meal with adherence to monthly menu, Program recipes, nutritional guidelines and proper portion control.
Maintenance of kitchen inventory including ordering and receiving of food and supplies.
Maintenance of records as needed, such as timesheets, temperatures, meal counts, invoices, and any other pertinent paperwork.
Compliance with all federal, state, local and WCOA safety, health, and employment standards and policies.
Adherence to all WCOA/ Meals on Wheels and More Program standards.
Proper cleaning of dishes, work area and equipment.
Supervision and training of volunteers involved in the production, serving, or clean up of meals.
Using PPE such as gloves and facemask to reduce risk of COVID-19
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
The Ideal Candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Ability to work independently.
2+ Years of culinary experience (high volume or institutional preferred).
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with, employees, management, volunteers and participants, and senior center personnel.
Knowledge of cooking techniques and safe operation of all kitchen equipment.
Ability to follow a standardized recipes and monthly menus.
Ability to prepare a meal from scratch for up to 100+.
Strong organizational skills and ability to execute job tasks in a specified time.
Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Culinary Training Preferred.
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Current Washington State food worker card.
Physical requirements
Requires prolonged standing as well as stooping, bending and reaching.
Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects on carts as well as for cleaning related tasks.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Benefits
Paid sick leave and personal holiday
The Whatcom Council on Aging provides services and employment on a non-discriminatory basis, and complies with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the American Disabilities Act of 1990.
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