Cook
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We are currently looking for a Full Time Cook to join our Duncan Senior Center team located at the Duncan Senior Center working 6:00AM-3:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.Summary:Performs a full range of complex and varied cooking procedures. All cooks will participate in the planning, receiving, preparing, cooking, portioning, distributing and serving food.Responsibilities:* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner- Partners with internaland external services as needed to ensure appropriate referral is made- Greets and engages with a smile- Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment- Maintains and promotes professionalism- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards* Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.* Ensures employees and resources complete assigned training and development* Provides guidance and or participates in the onboarding of new staff when necessary* Assists in preparation of orders for food and food service products for cost effectiveness and efficiency of operation* Ensures appropriate temperature, labeling and storage of food and food products to avoid contamination and ensure quality* Prepares nutritious and attractive meals ensuring special nutritional needs are met* Assists in maintaining proper records including food purchase forms, menu planning guides, meal counts, and freezer/refrigerator logs* Abides by all CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) regulations and policies set forth* Maintains proper sanitation and safety practices* Ensures cleanliness, maintenance, safety and sanitation of kitchen and or other assigned areas and reports all necessary problems immediately* Cooks, prepares, assembles and plates all food in a tasteful and timely manner * Confidently opens and closes a kitchen and front of house production line* Monitors ongoing quality through tasting, smelling, and observing food to ensure consistency with recipes and appearance standards* Ability to prepare food for service including but not limited to chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, cutting fruit, preparing meats and stocking inventory appropriately* Presents new recipes to leadership based on industry trends, holiday options, and dietary restrictions* Follows prescribed menus and recipes* Prepares daily reports* Prepares weekly reports* Prepares monthly reports* Prepares quarterly reports* Prepares annual reports* Performs all other duties as assignedCompetencies:Essential:* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral * Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements* Focus on a single task for pro-longed periods of time* Must be detail-oriented* Ability to work independently* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines* Methods and practices used in food services* Organizes work and assigned area logically and orderly* Works well within a team* Organizational and time-management* Ability to plan, organize and follow through on assignments* Ability to train individuals or small groups on specific tasks or procedures and engage with different learning styles* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management* Prepares role specific reportsNonessential:* Good driving record and be insurable by the Chickasaw Nation* Operate standard and automatic vehiclesSkills:Essential:* Must be able to operate various kitchen equipmentExperience:Essential:* No prior experience required.Education:Essential:* High School, GED or EquivalentCredentials:Essential:* Pass general background check* Standard Driver's License* ServSafe CertificationNonessential:* Must be over 21 years oldWorking Conditions:Essential:* Customer service* Fast-paced* Food service* Kitchen* Organized* Structured* Team-oriented* Various kitchen equipment* Subject to kitchen hazards such as burns, knives, slippery floors etc.* Communications written, verbal* Communication with groups* Interacts with young children* Effective work relationships inside and outside organization* Interacts with clinical, support, technical, professional or management staff in a variety of settings and situations* Interacts with young children* Pass pre-employment drug test* Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach* Manual dexterity* Able to drive assigned vehicle types* Frequently lift and or carry up to 50 lbs* Moderately strenuous work* Able to smell and distinquish food flavor quality* Standing up to 100% of shift* Able to taste and distinquish food flavor quality* Walking up to 100% of shift* May work day shift* Infrequent travel