Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.75 - $17.25
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Job Description
The East Baton Rouge Council on Aging (EBRCOA) is a dedicated organization committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors in the community by delivering comprehensive nutrition and support services. As a pivotal part of the community's health and wellness initiatives, EBRCOA operates various programs that provide nutritious meals and related nourishment services tailored to meet the dietary needs of older adults. With a focus on health, safety, and well-being, the organization plays a critical role in ensuring seniors have access to healthy and appetizing food options, while also assisting with various other support systems to encourage independence and... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent
- previous experience in food preparation or cooking preferred
- knowledge of sanitation and safety regulations
- physical ability to stand for extended periods
- ability to follow written and oral instructions
- basic math skills for measuring ingredients
- willingness to work flexible hours
Job Qualifications
- ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and to apply common sense and understanding
- ability to communicate with program participants and EBRCOA staff
- ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time
- ability to cook large batches of food
Job Duties
- Prepares large batches of food in accordance with EBRCOA's food service policy, menus and recipes
- mixes and bakes ingredients according to recipes
- prepares all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
- maintains established standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation and storage as set by local and state health departments
- assists in keeping an orderly, sanitary and safe kitchen
- has understanding and knowledge of how to properly use and maintain all equipment in the station
- delivers food from the kitchen to the food line when ready to be served
- shares duties with kitchen staff for efficient functioning of food service program
- assists in assuring the proper care and maintenance of all food service equipment
- reports equipment and food quality or shortage problems to director of nutritional services
- labels and stocks all ingredients on shelves so they can be organized and easily accessible
- measures ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
- prepares cooking ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, cutting meat
- complies with nutrition and sanitation guidelines
- performs other duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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