Cook /Food Aide Support - On Call

JOB TITLE : Cook /Food Aide Support – On Cal l Status : On-CALL FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt CUSTOMARY HOURS: Variable, scheduled based on program and staffing needs HOURS/WEEK: On-call ; shifts are generally up to six hours, as needed. Hours are not guaranteed. DIVISION: Program and Services DEPARTMENT : Support Services (Dietary) Direct Supervisor DIRECTLY SUPERVISES : None Mission Marillac St. Vincent Family Services strengthens and amplifies the voices of marginalized communities in the Vincentian spirit of service-through education and programs tailored to foster thriving families and sustainable communities in Chicago. Core Values Our employees commit themselves as individuals to live out the core values of integrity, excellence, creativity, advocacy, respect, and empowerment in our daily work, as we serve the needs of others. Integrity
- Acting with transparency, humility and honesty Excellence
- Providing quality care with compassion Creativity
- Being continuously resourceful and inventive Advocacy
- Supporting the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life Respect
- Recognizing our own value and upholding the dignity and value of all people Empowerment
- Providing skills and resources to achieve full human development Duties & Responsibilities Food preparation : Assist with the preparation, portioning, and ser vive of breakfast, lunch and snack in accordance with established menus, meal schedules , portion requirements, and food safety procedures . Food cart delivery: Assist with safely loading, delivering, and retrieving meal carts to and from classrooms and other designated program areas according to the established meal schedule. Storage areas: Maintain coolers, freezers, dry-storage areas, and food supplies in a clean, organized, and sanitary condition. Dishes and leftover food: Collect soiled dishes and meal-service items from assigned classrooms and return them to the kitchen sanitation station according to schedule. Return leftover food to the kitchen for proper disposal and store approved unused food items in accordance with food safety procedures. Washing and Sanitizing: Scrape, rinse, load, and unload the commercial dishwasher; hand-wash items as required; and clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, and other kitchenware. Operate the commercial dishwasher during assigned meal periods. Once items are dry, sort, cover, and properly store clean dishes, utensils, and flatware. Complete utensil inventories after each meal as assigned. Stocking and Organization: Safely store clean dishes, utensils, cookware, and meal-service supplies. Restock dietary, sanitation, and paper supplies as assigned. Equipment and Cleaning Duties : Clean and sanitize the commercial dishwasher, dishwasher curtains, dishwashing area, meal carts, counters, floors, trash containers, and other assigned kitchen surfaces and equipment. De-lime the commercial dishwasher weekly or according to the established maintenance schedule. Maintain the dishwashing area, floors, equipment, and surfaces in accordance with applicable health and sanitation standards. Monitor, empty, clean, and replace liners in trash containers as needed. Clean spills and remove or report safety hazards promptly. Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, food safety concerns, and supply shortages to the Head Cook or designated supervisor. Complete all assigned duties on the Sanitation Checklist and other required cleaning or temperature logs. Food-Safety

Responsibilities:
Follow all procedures related to food allergies, special dietary accommodations, cross-contact prevention, food temperatures, sanitation, and safe food handling. Complete food temperature logs, sanitation records, meal-service documentation, and other required records accurately and on time. Core Values: Demonstrate integrity and model the organization’s Core Values in the performance of all duties and interactions. Perform other related duties as assigned to support dietary operations and program needs. Job Requirements Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Current Food Handler Certification required or ability to obtain within the timeframe established by the agency. At least one year of food-service , kitchen-support , sanitation, or dishwashing experience preferred. Experience in an institutional, school, child care , health care, or early learning food-service environment preferred. Qualifications Ability to read, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, menus, schedules, policies, and procedures. Ability to safely operate a commercial dishwasher and other assigned kitchen equipment. Knowledge of or ability to learn food-safety, sanitation, allergy, and cross
- contact-prevention procedures. Ability to safely transport, push, and pull loaded food-service carts. Ability to work cooperatively and communicate professio