Part Time Production Cook

Production Cook The Production Cook prepares, cooks, and packages for delivery hot and/or cold meal items by following specified recipes in approved menus and daily production sheets in accordance with Volunteers of America standards and procedures for Nutrition, under the direction of the Clear Creek Program Manager or the Associate Division Director. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prepares quantity and quality soups and casserole dishes, assembles sauces and gravies; roasts, bakes, braises, or steams meats, starches and vegetables or other food items for daily program meal production. Uses acquired culinary skills to produce high quality products, ensuring excellent taste, appearance, texture and client acceptability. Portions and packages foods according to number of meals ordered, minimizing waste and leftover items. Using menu plans, requisitions product and supplies in advance to ensure accuracy and efficient workflow. Maintains a safe, clean work area and strictly follows proper sanitation policies. Ensures product safety employing proper temperature controls at all times. Uses and maintains kitchen equipment in a clean, safe, and appropriate manner. Assists with set up and break down of food service. Chills, labels and properly stores any unused product or leftovers. Prepares special event meals and requested items as directed by Food Service Project Manager. Attends all meetings and Agency trainings as required. Direct, train, or assist other staff or volunteers. Predictable, consistent attendance. Performs all other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Occasional program volunteers Occasional temporary laborers in the absence of a Food Service Manager or Associate Director Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Frequent exposure to heat, cold, steam and fumes, including walk-in refrigeration and freezers. Uses knives, utensils, and commercial cooking equipment throughout shift. Stand, pivot, and walk on hard surface majority of shift. Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. Occasional exposure to chemicals and cleaning solvents. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Part Time 7:30am-1:00pm Mon-Thursday, 8:00am-1:00pm Friday Location: Idaho Springs Pay Range: $19.00-$20.00/hr Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact HR@VOAColorado.org to begin the Interactive Process. Benefits: Vacation Time Separate Sick Time Paid Holidays Floating Holidays Personal Days Volunteer/Wellness Day Tuition Assistance Pension Plan 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances Life Insurance Accident Insurance Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program Employee Discount Program LifeLock with Norton Public Service Loan Forgiveness Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer Position will Remain Open Until Filled VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply Requirements: Competencies: Models core culture attributes of Volunteers of America-Colorado Branch that include "AIRS" (Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Service). Models and pursues with vigor Volunteers of America- Colorado Branch three critical virtues of HHS (Hungry, Humble, and People Smart). Minimum Qualifications of Position: One year related experience in cooking or similar production facility. Ability to read and write, following standardized recipes and production sheets. Ability to perform basic kitchen mathematical calculations. Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. repeatedly during a daily shift. Servsafe certified or ability to acquire food safety certification within 3 months of hire. Preferred Qualifications of Position: At least one year high volume institutional cooking experience. Salary Description: 19-20/hr