Cook - Part-Time Evening Shift, Malta House, Hyattsville, MD
Malta House -
N/A
Hyattsville, MD,
US
N/A
Cook - Part-Time Evening Shift
Date Posted: 2024-05-06
Job description
Hours and salary is based on skills, flexibility and ability to work in a team. This position has the potential to become full-time.
Responsibilities :
Ensure that the attainment of Victory Housing (VHI) mission takesprecedence over all decisions and actions
Implement all VHI policies and procedures. Abide by all local, state and federal regulations and guidelinesto meet/exceed all food safety and industry standards
Prepare meals according to planned/dietician certified menus, includingspecial dietary requirements. Allingredients must be pulled and thawed per meal prep instructions; recipes mustbe followed per nutritional guidelines and HACCP plan must be implementedthroughout process
Resident special diet orders must be adhered to. All food is to be served according to portion control guidelinesand at the correct temperature
Plate all resident meals unique to the dietary needs and preferences ofeach Resident. Presentation must be appealing, utilizing garnishes, and meetVHI requirements
Prep for next day mealsper production sheets and as instructed
Participates in special events, cooking and serving as instructed
Recognize that Food Services are an inseparable part of thepsycho-social needs of the Residentsand commit to supporting the Activities Program as required and instructed.Nutritious snacks are available 24 hours a day and scheduled snack activitiesoccur 2 times daily - afternoon and evening
Identify inventory needs and complete inventory count of food and supplies. Weekly, report in writing all inventory and par levels to ExecutiveDirector
Assist with uncrating deliveries and storing products in refrigerator,freezer and dry storage area. Will ensure that food items. All waste is to be minimal. Ensure that expired goods are not on shelves orin refrigerator/freezer
Maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen. VHI requires a clean as you go approach. All work surfaces, equipment, walls, floors, cabinets, shelvingetc. must be cleaned, sanitized and maintained during the meal preparationprocess, after meals are served and per daily cleaning schedule requirements. Cleaning tasks require physical activityincluding but not limited to bending, lifting, kneeling, and mopping
Maintain all equipment, including dishes, cookware, utensils andsupplies and report any needs to the Executive Director
Ensure that grease trap and ice-machine are cleaned out weekly and thatthe records are maintained per WSSC guidelines
Wash cookware, glassware, china etc. in 3 compartment sink and utilizecommercial dishwasher. Tasks includecontinual heavy lifting of full dishwasher racks. After cleaning, all items must be stored appropriately. Dish and cookware cleaning are the responsibilityof the senior cook/cook on each shift. Leavingdirty dishes for the next shift is not permitted
Perform any other related duties as assigned
Seek to assure highest level of satisfaction from Residents and Families
Demonstrate knowledge of fire safety procedures and assist withevacuation of Residents to a safe location when appropriate
Maintain food and sanitation certification, ServSafe as well as food service license
Attend required meeting and training sessions
Requirements:
Must be current on all vaccinations including COVID- 19 andreceive CDC recommended booster doses.