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We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important. The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele.

Responsibilities

• 1. Implements nutritional meal menus as per the AAA Nutritionist direction, using recipes appropriate for seniors on-site and for delivery.
  2. Purchases food supplies to meet these requirements and budgetary restrictions; exercises control to reduce waste and meet state regulations for food retention.
  3. Prepares and serves noon meals and meals-on-wheels for the Senior Meal Program in the Senior Center kitchen
  4. Responsible for preparation and delivery of congregate and home-delivery meals ready at scheduled times.
  5. Trains and supervises a substitute cook and volunteers who assist in the kitchen. Trains paid and unpaid kitchen staff to meet state health standards for meal preparation and kitchen maintenance.
  6. Responsible for kitchen maintenance, including safety and sanitation meeting Public Health Department standards. Schedules an annual sanitation inspection by the Health Department.
  7. Understands the budget and orders meal and kitchen supplies as budgeted and authorized.
  8. Maintains an inventory of kitchen equipment, supplies and food supplies.
  9. Receives and supervises storage of freight.
  10. May suggest changes or implementation of kitchen policies to the Supervisor.
  11. Responsible for locking the Senior Center doors when she/he is the last person to leave for the day.
  12. Must attend all required training.
  13. General clean-up of kitchen daily before leaving; wipe down flat services, sweep floors.
  14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to work closely with other agency personnel; communicate effectively orally; deal tactfully with the public; establish and maintain an efficient, orderly kitchen; develop appropriate menus and coordinate and prepare meals; establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and peers; comprehend and follow instructions; make arithmetic calculations accurately at an acceptable speed; prioritize concurrent demands; work independently; maintain a courteous, helpful manner; work in a team environment; understand and explain the Senior Meal program and government regulations; and work with Public Health and meal program inspectors;
  2. Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of group meal preparation for seniors; understanding of the requirements, regulations and standards for a Senior Meal Program and kitchen; understand and adhere to AGHSA personal policies, Senior Meal Program regulations and Senior Center policies.
  3. Special Qualifications: Valid Pennsylvania drivers license and insurance as required by the State of PA, reliable transportation. Must maintain a valid PA Person in Charge Food Handlers Certification. Must pass a criminal background check.