Prep Cook- Senior Meals

Rochester, NY, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Salary

Exact $37,440.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401k plan

employer match

Training opportunities

Job Description

Foodlink is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to combating hunger and building healthier communities through the power of food. Serving the Rochester and Monroe County regions, Foodlink operates a community kitchen that prepares and distributes nutritious, scratch-made meals to a wide array of recipients with the goal of nurturing all members of the community. The organization’s mission centers on leveraging food as a critical resource to end hunger while fostering stronger, more nourished communities. Its vision emphasizes the interconnectedness of hunger and poverty, advocating for food as a fundamental human right accessible to all people, enabling them to support themselves... Show More

Job Requirements

high school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
must be ServSafe Level 2 certified
1+ years experience in food service
working knowledge of food safety requirements and health department guidelines
experience and knowledge of large-scale food preparation and use of industrial kitchen equipment
basic math skills necessary for recipe conversion of quantities needed for food preparation
ability to take oral and written instructions and follow through efficiently
must work well in a team environment
manual dexterity is necessary to shred, chop, assemble and mix foods
ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures in the kitchen
stamina to stand and walk on hard flooring for long periods of time
ability to work with chemical cleaning agents
strength to lift and carry food items or objects weighing up to 50lbs
ability to properly operate kitchen equipment is required

Job Qualifications

high school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
ServSafe Level 2 certified
1+ years experience in food service
working knowledge of food safety requirements and health department guidelines
experience and knowledge of large-scale food preparation and use of industrial kitchen equipment
basic math skills necessary for recipe conversion of quantities needed for food preparation
ability to take oral and written instructions and follow through efficiently
must work well in a team environment
manual dexterity necessary to shred, chop, assemble and mix foods
ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures in the kitchen
stamina to stand and walk on hard flooring for long periods of time
ability to work with chemical cleaning agents
strength to lift and carry food items or objects weighing up to 50lbs
ability to properly operate kitchen equipment is required

Job Duties

Assists in the daily preparation, assembly and expediting of a variety of foods and meal components
follows written recipes and oral instructions with regard to meal preparation
stores food and supplies in accordance with instructions and food safety standards
keeps all records and logs in accordance with instructions and food safety standards
follows company protocol with regard to the operation, maintenance and sanitation of institutional kitchen equipment and utensils
uses personal protective equipment as required for use of kitchen equipment and cleaning chemicals
follows daily cleaning and sanitation schedule as instructed
attends mandatory training programs as required
cross-trains and assist in various areas of the kitchen as assigned
maintains a professional attitude and appearance at all times
serves as a point person and acts as role model for Foodlink Career Fellowship participants, demonstrating professional behavior at all times
performs all work-related duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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