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CookJob DetailsJob LocationBuckhannon - 22 N Locust St - Buckhannon, WVEducation LevelHigh SchoolSalary Range$15.00 - $15.00 HourlyDescriptionPosition Summary:Person in this position will assist in the provision of meals. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed.Essential Job Functions:+ Prepare all meals in accordance with approved menus, meeting mealtime schedules.+ Record client/staff meal census.+ Maintain high (Health Department) standards, cleanliness, sanitation, including the wearing of gloves and/or hairnets and/or caps at all time within food preparation and serving areas.+ Prepare requisitions for food and commodities as needed.+ Receive and store all deliveries properly.+ Assure that equipment is in good operating condition and that temperatures are within proper standards. Be constantly aware of fire and safety hazards. Report repair/maintenance needs to supervisor.+ Label, date, and store all left-overs in accordance with safe food handling requirements.+ Maintain professional standards at all times with food preparation and handling, as well as maintaining a high level of good housekeeping.+ Maintain current inventory on all commodities and stored goods.+ Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some possible evenings and weekends.+ Complete documentation of services, if required, on provided forms in a timely manner.+ Assist other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.+ Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.+ Other relevant duties as assigned.QualificationsEssential Qualifications:+ Per West Virginia state regulations, must be at least 21 years of age+ One year experience in institutional food service.+ Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional.+ Certified Food Handler Certification or ability to acquire within 90 days (i.,e.: ServeSafe).+ Ability to work well in a team environment.+ Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.+ Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn.+ Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner.+ Ability to follow directives, complete work tasks within scheduled work hours.+ Good verbal and written communication skills.Education:+ Minimum High school diploma or GED and 2 (two) years experience in a food service setting.Working Conditions:+ Kitchen Setting+ Extreme changes in temperature possible+ Extensive lifting of 20+ pounds