Cook (Food Enthusiast)

28 May 2024

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Calling all enthusiastic foodies who have a passion for cooking, baking and customer service - with the ability and desire to work as part of a team. You will learn new skills while using fresh food to make delicious and nutritious meals from scratch in a fun and upbeat atmosphere!

Food service experience including quantity cooking. Position requires a full range of motion and ability to lift, transfer and position objects. Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent and have at least two years of employment in food service.

Rate of pay will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Full-time employees enjoy the benefit of paid time off (PTO), holidays and inclusion in the Wyoming Retirement System. You will also be eligible to participate in the organization’s health care plan and other health related benefits.

References should be job related. Apply at the Hub…on Smith – 211 Smith St. – Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Hub is an equal opportunity provider and an equal employment opportunity and “At Will” employer. Thank you for your interest in this position.

SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: CookLOCATION: 211 Smith StreetSheridan, WY 82801REPORTS TO: Kitchen Manager

Essential Job Functions Include:

  • Responsible for the production of congregate and home delivered meals as assigned
  • Works as a team member to prepare meals from menu utilizing prepared recipes
  • Serves food daily
  • Cleans work areas regularly
  • Works with supervisor to plan and implement “back-up” food to use as needed
  • Plans for the next day’s meal by preparing appropriate foods and dishes in advance
  • Provides supervision and training to staff with less experience on a day to day basis
  • Responsible for storing and monitoring the necessary food and supplies Assures that meals being produced are in compliance with regulations involving health and sanitation
  • Assures that safety and customer service are priorities in meal preparation
  • Maintains record keeping for the area as required
  • Adheres to policy and procedures on confidentiality
  • Provides assistance to staff as needed
  • Communicates and works with customers and fellow staff members in a respectful manner
  • Works independently and in cooperation with others
  • Reports concerns of health and safety regarding an individual or the program to supervisor immediately
  • Works with staff to coordinate food at special events and day trips
  • Strictly follows the organization’s procedures in case of an accident
  • Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

  • Frequently transfers, lifts and positions objects
  • Frequently communicates and exchanges information with others
  • Regularly observes and assesses clients, staff and volunteers

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Food Service experience and training
  • Experience with cooking for banquets or mass production
  • Baking experience
  • Initiative and ability to work as a team member
  • Able to problem solve and remain flexible as circumstances change
  • Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
  • Initiative and ability to work as a team member and/or by themselves

Minimum Qualifications:Possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has two years experience of food service employment.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Senior Citizens Council is an equal employment opportunity employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

  • Casual dining restaurant

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:Our organization works with local health agencies to determine what precautions may be necessary as community infection rates change.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Sheridan, WY 82801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location