Overview:
Kensington Square, a DePaul Community Residence-Single Room Occupancy (CR-SRO) Program in Buffalo, is now hiring a per diem Cook! Under the supervision of the Dietary Director, the Cook prepares and serves meals in a timely manner and ensures they meet nutritional standards and are in recommended amounts to meet the dietary needs of residents.
Why work for DePaul?
* Make a positive difference in someone's life
* Supportive work environment
* We value diversity
* Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
* Excellent benefits and competitive pay rates from $20.50-$20.80/hour!
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for seeing that all food is served at the proper temperature.
* Responsible for following recipes when needed when preparing meals.
* Assists in the service of meals to assure that food is served attractively and in proper portions.
* Responsible for advanced preparation of food while assuring that the quality of the product is maintained.
* Follows proper sanitation and safety procedures and assures that Dietary Assistants follow safety protocols. Wears attire suitable and safe for position.
* Organizes and ensures sanitation of storerooms, refrigeration units and kitchen and dining areas.
* Supervises the maintenance, cleaning and sanitation of assigned culinary equipment and work areas.
* Regularly visits residents in the dining room to observe and evaluate meal service quality, diet appropriateness, quantity, temperature and appearance to ensure resident satisfaction.
* Follows all food safety protocols when storing and disposing left over foods.
* Responsible for the supervision of the Dietary Assistants and oversees the Dietary Department (including ordering of food and supplies) in the absence of the Director.
* Responsible for the security of all dietary items and the prevention of loss from staff, residents and the public.
* Respects and maintains resident confidentiality and demonstrates a caring, positive attitude toward all residents (as per respect policy), staff and guests.
* Participates in staff meetings and attends agency required trainings.
* Follows all safety rules and regulations for self, residents, and staff.
* Performs any other duties necessary for the effective operation of the programs.
Qualifications:
Education / Experience:
At least one-year work experience as a cook in a restaurant or in a large volume food service program is required. Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age.
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