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Job DescriptionJob Title: Temporary Cook Reports To: Executive ChefFLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: CulinaryLabor Status: Non-Union Approved By/Date: 10/18/2024Starting Hourly Rate: $19.00 per hourCommunity Servings' mission is to actively engage the community to provide medically tailored, nutritious, scratch-made meals to chronically and critically ill individuals and their families. We are committed to prioritizing racial and economic justice and health equity in all our programs and business practices.We are a dynamic and fast-growing agency at the forefront of the Food is Medicine field, providing over 1M medically tailored meals annually to clients and their families experiencing illness and food insecurity in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.Primary Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.ResponsibilitiesPrepare ingredients for recipes.Execute recipes for entrées, soups, salads, bakery, sides, and supplemental nutrition items.Engage with and direct volunteers in a task.Actively communicate progress and needs to supervisor and team members.Take responsibility for assigned tasks and ensure timely completion.Maintain organization and cleanliness of equipment and work and storage areas.Champion teamwork through words and actions and seek ways to support teammates.Other tasks as assigned.Foundational Kitchen Knowledge & SkillsProper product storage/labeling/rotationIngredient identification and processing knowledgeRTE food handling practicesRaw ingredient handling practicesProper knife handling skillsKnowledge of commercial kitchen equipment use and cleaning.Daily maintenance of work and storage areasMonitor temperatures and timing of prepared foods.Able to understand menu and recipes.Able to work independently and in teams.Able to work in the dish room as needed.BenefitsFree daily community lunchFree parkingPhysical Demands and Special Work ConditionsThis position requires an individual to have the ability to lift to a maximum of 50 lbs. and includes bending and standing for long periods of time. The incumbent must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate kitchen equipment (i.e., oven, kettle, skillet, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef knives).Community Servings knows that diversity drives excellence. We are a place where everyone is welcome. We celebrate, promote, and derive strength from a diversity of lived experiences. We actively seek and encourage an inclusive workforce.#J-18808-Ljbffr