Assistant Cook

The Assistant Cook supports food preparation, service, packaging, and sanitation activities for the Older Adult Center food service program. This role assists the Cook to ensure meals are prepared and served safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable health, safety, and sanitation standards. The Assistant Cook contributes to a clean, organized kitchen environment and supports continuity of meal service for Older Adult participants, including homebound meals, where applicable.

Job Responsibilities:

· Assist with food preparation, food service, and packaging of meals, including homebound meals, where applicable.

· Support meal service operations to ensure timely and accurate distribution.

· Move, unpack, and store food items, supplies, and deliveries in accordance with food safety and storage guidelines.

· Assist with food inventory counts and maintain organization of food storage areas.

· Clean and sanitize kitchen, including cupboards, shelves, racks, work surfaces, cooking equipment, dishes, and utensils.

· Clean large and small appliances, equipment, and storage areas following established sanitation procedures.

· In the absence of the Cook, assist with, or assume responsibility of cooking and meal service duties, as directed.

· Follow all health, safety, and sanitation regulations and Organization policies.

· Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and required food safety instruction.

· Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

· Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with kitchen and program staff.

· Reliability, punctuality, and attention to cleanliness and safety.

· Experience in food service or institutional kitchen settings preferred.

· Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations preferred.

· Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation methods for kitchen facilities and equipment preferred.

· Ability to read, write, or speak English preferred.

· Ability to perform physical tasks, including prolonged standing and lifting up to 75 lbs.

· Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment and maintain food safety and sanitation standards.

This role is Full-Time and On-Site, 30 hours per week

Pay: $22.95 per hour

Comprehensive benefits package, generous PTO, and free on-site parking

JCCGCI Inc. is an EOE.