COOK

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Central Iowa Shelter & Services

Employment Opportunity

Position Title : Cook

Schedule : Monday – Friday, weekends and evenings as needed

Classification : Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Office Location : 1420 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Salary : $15.00 – $18.00 | Pay Level : I

Reports to : Kitchen Manager

Travel Requirements : Travel within the community

Position Overview :

The time cook with plan, prepare, and cooks food items for over 250 clients, ensuring the highest quality of service, proper food handling, sanitation and food storage. The cook will also Help keep assist in keeping the kitchen organized and running efficiently.

Note : Individuals with lived experience are encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities include :

• Prepares meals for over 250 guests.
• Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients.
• Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance.
• Verifies that food storage units all meet standards and are consistently well-managed.
• Responsible for kitchen stations.
• Track and record temperatures in refrigerators and freezers.
• Greet meal providers and assists them with any needs they have.
• Responsible for daily cleaning of the kitchen including but not limited to cleaning and sanitation of work areas, equipment, utensils, and dishes.
• Assist with the deep cleaning schedule of equipment (i.e. vents, dishwasher, fryer).
• Fill in for coworkers when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience :

Requirements :

Physical requirements and work environment :

Benefits :

Participation in company health insurance plans, long term disability, short term disability, life insurance, personnel time off and the opportunity to purchase dental and vision insurance.