Salary Range: $15.49 per hour
Respond, Inc. is a charitable, not for profit 501 (c) (3) organization created by community residents to enhance and promote the economic independence and general welfare of individuals and families residing in Camden City and County. This mission is carried forth in the provision of comprehensive services in early learning centers, and rental housing and home ownership. At Respond our motto is Empowerment through Early Education.
Respond, Inc. is hiring an Assistant Cook for their Child Development Center. The Cook Assistant ensures the kitchen is orderly and assists Cooks to prepare and arrange food. Their duties include cleaning the kitchen area, washing dishes and utensils and ensuring that the Cook has everything required to run the kitchen efficiently. Hours of the position are: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 2:00pm, with an unpaid half hour lunch prior to 1:30pm.
Job Description | Essential Functions
- Assisting the Cook in food preparation activities, such as cleaning, cutting, chopping and peeling food ingredients
- Cleaning and sanitizing the food preparation areas based on company and industry hygiene codes andhealth and safety standards
- Washing, disinfecting and properly storing cooking and kitchen utensils and equipment
- Buying, weighing and storing ingredients and food supplies
- Operating a variety of kitchen appliances and instruments including cutters, knives, mixers and ovens
- Managing inventory, unloading supplies and organizing the storeroom
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- ServSafe certification a plus
- 2 years of experience in kitchen operations
- Understanding of food health and safety regulations
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Thoroughness and attention to detail
Benefits
Respond, Inc. offers a comprehensive range of health-related benefit options including:
- Generous PTO policy (Vacation & Sick)
- Generous paid Holidays, inlcuding paid holiday week at end of the year
- Medical, vision, and dental plans
- 401(k)
- Company paid life insurance
- Multiple supplemental benefits to choose from
Physical demands
- Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout the kitchen and center (when helping to serve food)
- Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time
Disclamer:
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Respond, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
