Culinary Lead

Akron, OH

Full Time

ACCESS, Inc

Experienced

ACCESS, Inc. Is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Karla Straus HR Coordinator, kstraus@access-shelter.org

Work Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm

We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious and nutritious meals for our residents. We are a social services agency and usually have around 15-25 people for lunch and 30-50 people for dinner. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. Candidate should have multi-tasking skills. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is important.

Responsibilities

Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
Properly rotate in new food
Check quality of ingredients
Plan menu and food supply list with Client Services Supervisor
Plan ahead on supplies and equipment and place orders when there are shortages weekly
Pick up food weekly at the Food Bank
Create weekly menus
Schedule is 10am-6pm 5 days: must include one weekend day
Maintain serv-safe requirements as is dictated by the Food Bank
Wash all dishes and utensils
Prep breakfast trays each evening to be put out in the morning
Prepare for Food Bank audit- Yearly

Skills

Proven experience as cook
Creative use of available ingredients
Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
Customer service skills for interacting with residents, co-workers, and volunteers
Very good communication skills
High school diploma or equivalent
Serv-safe preferred
Time management- ensuring all meals are served on time
Utilize on-hand supplies and food items for meal creations
Work independently
Delegate tasks to volunteers

Physical requirements

Standing-Consistent
Lifting up to 50 lbs.- Frequent
Walking- Frequent
Bending- Occasional
Reaching- Occasional
Twisting- Occasional

Work Remotely

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
FSA

Experience level:

2 years

Shift:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Morning shift

Weekly day range:

Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

Were you referred? If so, by whom?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Cooking: 3 years (Required)
Menu planning: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

ServSafe (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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