Prep Cook- Senior Meals
$40,560–$41,600 year
On-siteRochester, New York, United States
Rochester, New York, United StatesOn-sitePart Time$40,560–$41,600 yearSenior LevelAssociates Degree
Part TimeSenior LevelAssociates Degree
Job Summary
Prepare nutritious and delicious meals for senior citizens in Monroe County, assisting with hot/cold meal prep, snack counting, and distribution while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. Follow written recipes and oral instructions to ensure meals meet dietary guidelines and food safety standards, including sanitizing equipment and operating industrial kitchen tools. Perform various kitchen tasks as assigned, cross-train in other areas, and serve as a role model for Career Fellowship participants. Work in a team environment to support the production of over 100,000 meals annually.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must be ServSafe Level 2 certified
- 1+ years experience in food service
- Working knowledge of food safety requirements and health department guidelines
- Experience and knowledge of large-scale food preparation and use of industrial kitchen equipment
- Basic math skills necessary for recipe conversion of quantities needed for food preparation
- Ability to take oral and written instructions and follow through efficiently
- Must work well in a team environment
- Manual dexterity is necessary to shred, chop, assemble and mix foods
- Ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures in the kitchen
- Stamina to stand and walk on hard flooring for long periods of time
- Ability to work with chemical cleaning agents
- Strength to lift and carry food items or objects weighing up to 50lbs
- Ability to properly operate kitchen equipment is required
- Must be able to drive
- Must be able to stand
- Must be able to sit
- Must be able to talk
- Must be able to hear
- Must be able to use hands to handle or feel items such as documents
- Must have close vision
- Must have color vision
- Must be able to adjust focus
Desired Qualifications
- Large scale food production experience preferred
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