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Volunteers of America Upstate New York Lead Cook - Children's Center in Rochester, New York
Lead Cook - Children's Center
Job Details
Job Location
214 Lake - Rochester, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$19.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Description
Make a difference in a family's life!
Volunteers of America Upstate New Yorks continuum of residential programs offer homeless & low-income individuals and families safe housing and support services. We provide long-term solutions to the problems of homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and poverty by helping the people we serve overcome obstacles and develop healthier, more self-sufficient lives.
Lead Cook
JOB SUMMARY:
The Lead Cook ensures that all health standards and regulations related to food service are met; maintains a cooking and serving environments that are sanitary and safe; prepares and serves nutritious meals in accordance with the standards of VOA, and relevant federal and state agencies.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILTIES:
Prepares and serves meals
Responsible for ensuring food service safe practices and cleanliness of the kitchen, including daily cleaning logs in completed
Ensures that the kitchen maintains a complete and properly-labeled food inventory, and uses food efficiently, minimizing waste
Ensures the ongoing cleanliness and proper functioning of the kitchen and all kitchen equipment in accordance with relevant regulatory agencies and agency
Develops menu plan/meals that meet the dietary needs for adults and children, and are in compliance with funder regulations
Ensures any changes to established menu is communicated and posted appropriately
Completes monthly quality control audits of the kitchen/storage and dining areas
Maintains resident confidentiality at all times and keep records in accordance with regulatory agencies’ and VOA’s guidelines
Helps residents understand and follow food service policies and practices
Orders food and oversees restocking of inventory as it comes into the facility
Submits invoices to Director / Finance in a timely manner
Completes training for auxiliary staff covering kitchen / cooking responsibilities
Works with the Director to develop and maintain kitchen work schedules for auxiliary staff support and emergency staffing coverage as needed
Assist in obtaining quotes as needed and purchases food or equipment necessary for operations or grant and contract compliance
Perform all PREA-related requirements as specified in agency PREA policies
Models agency values and core expectations
Assists with reporting of various kinds, as directed by supervisor
Ensures incident reports are escalated to supervisor immediately
Other duties as directed by supervisor.
Assists in the creation of annual budgets, and monitors all kitchen expenditures.
EDUCTION & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
3 years of previous cooking experience
Willingness to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed
Ability to pass a TB test and annual physical
Valid NYS Driver’s License
VOA provides comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including:
Competitive Pay
Paid Time Off
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life & LTD Insurance
403(b), & more!
Volunteers of America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.