SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The primary focus of this position is to service and prepare the daily meal. This position is responsible for the sanitation and safety of the site kitchen and all records required for the meal program. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES This listing is representative of the duties and responsibilities of the position, but is not to be construed as all inclusive: Responsible for the accurate and attractive food service of bulk food received from the main kitchen according to portion and diet control menus. Some cooking and preparation on-site is necessary Preparation of homebound meals for delivery. Proper use of safety and sanitation procedures such as: temperature monitoring, proper storage of leftover foods, and proper food holding techniques. Proper use of hair nets, hand washing, aprons, gloves, and other sanitation techniques. Accurate preparation of required records and reports on a daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual basis including meals served, inventory, and equipment maintenance as required. Responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory of supplies and food ordered and stored. Responsible for ordering meals, paper supplies, and other food supplies. Responsible for proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of all food service equipment including doing daily dishes. Supervision of all site food service employees and volunteers. Covers the Center in the absence of the Center Director. Contributes to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned or required. CONTACTS Primary contacts include: Clients Homebound volunteers Kitchen employees and volunteers Center staff Outreach worker KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Minimum requirements for this position are: High school diploma or equivalent A minimum of one year of cooking experience is required. Experience with inventory and ordering preferred. Knowledge of proper sanitation and food handling techniques. Ability to lift 30 pounds to move pans and supplies with frequent lifting of objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Ability to follow basic cooking rules. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurements, volume, and distance. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or small group situations to clients, vendors, and Agency employees. Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. REPORTING: This position reports to the Center Director. PRIMARY WORK LOCATION : Most duties and functions will be performed in an office environment although local travel to other CHEER locations is required to support programs and services as required in those locations. WORK HOURS: Hours Vary. Extended work hours are periodically required to support programs and activities. Must be able to work occasional evening and weekend hours. Monday - Friday: 7:30AM – 1:30 PM. Subject to change. EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt TO APPLY, please go to: https://www.cheerde.com/careers/