Prep Cook Next Move

Job Description

Job Description

Description : GENERAL SUMMARY :

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Under direct supervision of the Lead Cook and line cooks, this individual will perform all the necessary duties involved in the operation of a food program including the preparation of meals, setup and clean-up of the dining facility and creating an environment where clients feel welcome. ?

They will perform routine kitchen tasks such as setting up workstations, prepping ingredient lists, packaging & labeling meals, cleaning, and stocking.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Completes the daily prep list created by Lead Cook. ?
• Labels, stocks, and organizes all recipe ingredients so that items are easily accessible.
• Measures ingredients according to prep list (including seasonings) for recipes.?
• Basic cooking duties such as reducing sauces, parboiling food etc.
• Prepares simple dishes such as sides, salads, etc.
• Maintains a clean and orderly kitchen by washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, taking out trash, keep pantry and packaging organized, etc.
• Ensures all food and other items (like chemicals, packaging, and supplies) are stored and stocked properly
• Complies with nutrition, food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with all Goodwill Industries Sacramento Valley Northern Nevada and Next Move policies, CARF standards, and safety and security regulations.?
• Performs other duties as assigned?

Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS :

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills. Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Previous prep or line cook experience.
• A great attitude, team player, and committed to community service.
• Proven experience as prep cook with working knowledge of health and safety codes in the kitchen.
• Manual dexterity able to operate cutting tools and various kitchen utensils.
• Effective communication skills, and positive under pressure.
• Must have current Serv Safe certification or obtain within 30 days of beginning position.
• Must be required to pass a drug?and background?screening.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of this job description with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work irregular hours including weekends and holidays.
• Must not present a direct threat to the safety and health of self, others or property.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED :

No positions supervised.

POSITION INFORMATION :

This is a part-time, non-exempt position eligible for 403(b) retirement plan; Paid Holidays, and Sick Leave. This position is employed by Goodwill Industries® of Sacramento Valley and Northern Nevada, Inc.

through Next Move Homeless Services.

WORK CONDITIONS / HAZARDS :

• Requires extended periods of standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching.?
• Must be able to transport up to 50 pounds on occasion and up to 35 pounds regularly.?
• Must be able to speak, read and understand basic cooking directions.
• Requires a high level of adaptability and flexibility ?
• Work environment usually hectic (fast paced) with frequent short deadlines and regular instances of critical or unusual situations.?

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment is usually hectic / fast-paced with frequent short deadlines and instances of unusual situations.

This job description does not cover all the activities, duties or responsibilities required of this role. Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or related to the position.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice to accommodate the needs of the organization.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Offers of employment may be contingent on satisfactory results of a criminal history background check and drug test.

This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.

S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA).