Cook
This position reports to the Assistant Director of the ADRC of Door County and is key to the effective functioning of the Nutrition Program. This position includes but is not limited to the oversight of all of the ordering and preparation of food according to safety and dietary guidelines as well as budget restrictions. Regular attendance and punctuality along with being prepared to commence work at designated work locations, on the assigned or scheduled days and hours is expected. Responsible for providing truthful and accurate written and verbal communications.
Essential Job Functions
1. Prepare meals according to the Dietary standards per the Nutrition Manual and consults with the contracted registered dietician monthly for meal pattern menu approval.
2. Prepares frozen meals on a daily basis as well as organizes and tracks stored frozen meals.
3. Orders all food and supplies using cost-effective purchasing principals two times weekly or as needed from other vendors.
4. Maintains a clean and orderly kitchen area according to current food safety standards.
5. Rotates and put away stock when delivered on a weekly basis.
6. Keeps track of all food inventory.
7. Plans monthly menus for both Sturgeon Bay and Washington Island meal sites.
8. Works closely with the Assistant ADRC Director and ADRC Administrative Assistant 3 for purposes of expenditures, budgeting and reconciling accounts.
9. Works with meal site managers to coordinate supplies needed for satellite meal sites.
10. Trains team members on ordering procedures to ensure proper back-up.
11. Goes to the local store to get supplies as needed.
12. Utilizes Schedules Plus database monthly report to ensure accurate amount of food is prepared.
13. Maintains cookbook with up-to-date recipes used for the nutrition program.
14. Maintains the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) book when new chemicals come in.
General Job Functions
1. Using a team approach, this position provides direction to the kitchen staff. This includes but is not limited to the prep cooks, LTE cook, casual call cook, senior aides, community services workers and volunteers.
2. On a daily basis is responsible for dishwashing, sanitizing workspaces, carts, cooler bags and other necessary areas and equipment.
3. Observes and monitors kitchen equipment for needed repairs and makes recommendations as needed.
4. Presents a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere by greeting meal participants and treating volunteers and co-workers with respect.
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