Cook - Residential Dining

Description

• Leads kitchen tasks of ingredient preparation, labeling and proper storage of food in containers, and countertop cleaning. Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at all stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Articulately represents UMOM to the trainees, community, businesses, and social service organizations.
• Maintains well-organized kitchens reflective of the safety standards established by UMOM and in accordance with all safety and sanitation standards per Maricopa County Health codes/the health department.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Ensures food production at UMOM kitchens maintains food quality, accurate portion control, consistency of recipes, and timely delivery in accordance with established meal schedules/menus.
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
• Assists with inventory of all program supplies and works with Culinary Enterprise and Residential Dining Managers to manage all related expenses as needed.
• Communicates daily with kitchen staff to gain continuous feedback.
• Assists with the back-of-house training portion of the Homegrown student program.

Requirements

• Exhibits working knowledge of all kitchen equipment and experience in menu modification.
• Minimum two years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking in a fast-paced food service environment required
• Ability to clear the Central Registry Screening from the Department of Child Safety & Adult Protective Services.
• Exhibits knowledge of proper food storage, rotation, and disposal in accordance with Food safety standards.
• Ability to comply with and pass all required background check and drug screening requirements, including but not limited to pre-employment and random drug screening as required/requested.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent, preferred
• Experience with inventory process and procedures preferred
• Operates with speed, efficiency and consistent mindfulness towards kitchen organization and sanitation in a fast-paced production-kitchen environment.
• Valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or the ability to obtain one
• Performs culinary skills and techniques including roasting, sauteing, sauce production, batch cooking, gourmet salads, and common side dishes.
• Current Maricopa Food Handler's card or the ability to obtain one
• This position is very active and requires standing, moving, bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching all day. The duties of this job require regular exposure to kitchen conditions including heat, cold, humidity, wet, smoke, and loud noises.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance