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GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of working level, first-line supervisory and skilled duties related to preparation and serving of congregate meals to senior center patrons.  Ensures all meal preparations are performed in compliance with State of Utah Nutritional Guidelines.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Senior Citizens Program Coordinator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provides close supervision to entry level Cooks and Volunteers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversees and performs in the preparation, cooking and serving of food to senior center patrons; utilizes recipes to determine required ingredients and their quality; calculates ingredients and quantities based on serving size and total number of meals to prepare; prepares ingredients prior to mixing, measures quantities of ingredients, and mixes ingredients according to quantity as specified by recipe, operates mixers, cutting instruments, stoves and other kitchen appliances as required; checks quality of food for each meal on a daily basis and modifies recipes as necessary to improve quality and nutritional content.

Cooks and prepares food for meals as scheduled by pre-planned menus; bakes pies, cakes, cookies, bread, salad, deserts, etc; prepares meals for special diets, i.e., diabetics, allergies, etc.; supervises the serving of meals; assures adequate portions are served consistent with standards, regulations and nutritional needs; monitors cooking temperatures to ensure safe and timely serving of meals. Keeps track of food budget and provides weekly updates on food purchases.

Follows established processes and procedures for the packaging of home delivered meals; labels meal packages for individual recipients; completes various records to document cooking times and temperatures; ensures against the possibility of food-borne bacteria and related threats keeping with health department and HASPP guidelines; ensures proper labeling of all stored and thawed foods.

Assists with kitchen sanitation; maintains culinary equipment, performs safety operations related to use of  kitchen equipment, supplies and work areas; washes pots and pans; sweeps and mops kitchen floor; cleans work area; clean trays and utensils daily, cleans sinks, kitchen appliances, cupboards, shelves on a routine and regular basis; cleans storage room, preparation area, and check filtering systems and report necessary maintenance issues in a timely manner; mop floors, clean grills, wipe walls and other surfaces to maintain a highly sanitary kitchen environment.

May assist to prepare daily reports related to meal quality, food volume, food types and related problems; prepares written or verbal reports regarding equipment repair needs or malfunctions; monitors and reports inventory status and purchasing needs.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS:

1.            Education and Experience

A.      Graduation from high school;

AND

B.      Two (2) years of experience in institutional, restaurant, or related food service experience,

OR

C.      An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2.            Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of nutrition planning and RDA guidelines; cooking and baking techniques; management of food preparation and service; menu planning and calorie computation; typical institutional policies; safety and emergency procedures.

Skill in operating kitchen appliances and equipment.

Ability to write accurate and grammatically correct reports or narratives; read and follow recipes; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and prisoners; follow written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

3.            Special Qualifications:

A.       Required to obtain/possess a current Utah State Food Handlers Permit.

B.       Required to obtain/possess as Food Safety Manager & "Serv Safe" Certification.

C.       Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License.

4.            Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Tasks require variety of physical activities, occasionally involving muscular strain, such as walki ng, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, and lifting. Talking, hearing and seeing essential to performance of daily duties. Lifting of up to 75 lbs. is common.   Typical limb dexterity is needed.  Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. 

NOTE:  All Santaquin City employees must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and criminal history check following a conditional offer of employment.

Employees required to drive a motor vehicle as an essential job duty will be required to successfully complete a motor vehicle record (MVR) check following a conditional offer of employment.

Santaquin City is an Equal Opportunity Employer