Cooks Helper - Full-Time
Volunteers of America - National Services

Come join our awesome team as a Full-Time Cooks Helper at Gulf Coast Village. We're offering a great work environment and a flexible schedule!

Gulf Coast Village is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Performs various kitchen cleaning and storage activities such as dish and pot washing, general kitchen cleaning, and the storing of food and non-food supplies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Operates dishwashing machine to properly wash and sanitize all dishes, silverware, glasses, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Sets up and maintains dish and pot washing areas.
• Cleans production equipment as needed or directed by supervisor.
• Removes waste from building on a regular basis.
• Maintains or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
• Follows daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Assists with food preparation and plating when necessary.
• Attends all in-services as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Educational Requirements and Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Language Ability
• Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Cognitive Demands:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Competencies:

• Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner
• Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population
• Ability to respond promptly to resident needs

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