Substitute Cook Bainville Senior Center in Bainville Permanent Part-Time As needed $17.32/hr.; Grade 1 Range 1 Roosevelt County Aging Program Coordinator and Bainville Congregate Meal Cook EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED High school diploma or equivalent or 2 years work experience in the work field A basic knowledge of safe food handling practices Ability to obtain ServSafe certification (training & testing will be provided) SUMMARY The substitute cook will be responsible for the prepping, preparing, serving, and cleaning up of the congregate meals for senior citizens. This position will work out of the Bainville Senior Center located in Banville. The job is part-time, as needed, on meal days (Tuesday & Thursday). Hours for prep days (Monday and/or Wednesday) may also be needed. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ? Self-Check for any symptoms of illness (fever, cough, etc.) ? Prep, cook, and serve the meal ? Record temperatures of the fridges and freezers, daily ? Sanitize tables & chairs before meals ? Wash dishes & put them away (dishes must be sanitized after rinsing unless run through the dishwasher and dishes may NOT be dried with a dish towel) ? After the meal, wipe down: counters, cupboards, sinks, ovens, outside of fridges & freezers, tables and chairs ? Empty garbage and keep garbage can(s) clean ? Sweep & mop kitchen floor as needed ? Wipe down and clean bathroom as needed OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED IN GENERAL: ? Will work under the general guidance and direction of the current cook and the Roosevelt County Aging Program Coordinator. ? Will be required to attend any training sessions and/or meetings pertaining to position ? Will follow Roosevelt County?s work and safety policies ? Will follow food safety practices ? Will follow nutrition program guidelines set by the Department of Public Health & Human Services ? Must fill out Roosevelt County timesheet and provide the timesheet to the County Aging Program Coordinator by noon of the 23rd of each month PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/QUALIFICATIONS Ability to cook a homecooked meal Ability & desire to work with Senior Citizens Ability to provide excellent customer service Ability to communicate effectively with others in a mature, friendly & patient manner Ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities Ability to accept and utilize supervision Ability to recognize when something is wrong or is unsafe and the ability to come up with a potential solution Ability to work independently Ability to see tasks outside of regular duties that need to be done and be self-motivated to do them Neat and clean appearance No drug use SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to be contacted by telephone or messaging PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands of this job regularly require an employee to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl. An employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Hearing abilities include the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sound. WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee will be exposed to extreme temperatures in both food and equipment. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical industrial kitchen equipment. The employee may be exposed to airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. BENEFITS Vacation and sick leave will be prorated on hours worked.