Cook I Position: Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Penninsula

Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula

1.0 Title

Cook I

1.1 Reporting Relationship

Sous Chef, Executive Chef, Lead Line Cook

1.2 Position Summary

Assist in all areas of food preparation and service for Home Delivered, Congregate meal program, and School production with the focus on hot food preparation & packaging.

1.3 Essential Functions

Preparation of food for all meal productions.

Assurance that food is prepared and ready for the production line in a timely manner

Cleaning and sanitation of all areas of production

Cleaning and organization of walk-in freezer

Set up and breakdown of Home Delivered and Congregate meal lines

Serving on both home delivered and congregate meal lines

Adherence to food handling and personal safety practices

Ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals

1.4 Required Knowledge/Experience

Ability to read, write and speak English

Ability to communicate effectively with volunteers, clients and staff

Ability to safely lift 50 pounds

Good organizational skills

Experience and knowledge of quantity cooking and commercial food preparation

Punctuality and sense of urgency required

Superior time management and multi-tasking skill required

3 Years kitchen experience minimum

1.5 FLSA

1 Hourly – Non-Exempt / full time

0 Salaried – Exempt