Prep Cook

WE’RE HIRING!

MODERN MATURITY CENTER

PREP COOK (PT)

Monday-Friday 6:00 am to 1:00 pm

SUMMARY 

Assists in preparing foods for the daily operation of the nutrition program. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Washes, peels, cuts, and seeds vegetables and fruits
• Follow the food production log to complete daily activities
• Cleans, cuts, and grinds meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Dip food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them.
• Stir and strain soups and sauces.
• Prepare meat, pasta, seafood salads
• Weights and measures designated ingredients according to standardized recipes.
• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator.
• Stores food in designated areas
• Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils, segregates, and removes garbage, and steam cleans or hoses garbage containers.
• Distributes supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
• Records food and supplies used in an inventory log
• Adheres to all health, sanitary, and safety regulations.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must pass a criminal background check.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Must have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move up to 100 pounds with mechanical assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, and the Ability to adjust focus.

"Due to the high volume of applications, please do not contact the HR office to inquire about the status of your application; we will reach out directly to qualified candidates as the hiring process progresses."