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$17/hr
Full-time
high school
Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance
Posted 29d ago
~35 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Assistant Cook supports the meals program by ensuring food quality, safety, and sanitation standards are met. They are responsible for food preparation, distribution, and maintaining a clean dining environment for guests and staff.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma, GED, or demonstrated kitchen experience. Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds is required.
Full job description
Summary: The Cook Assistant supports the meals program in accordance with GWHC policies and procedures to conform to federal/state/city requirements. The Cook Assistant needs to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines, and customer service expectations are met under the supervision of the Lead Cook or Kitchen Manager. The cook assistant will be responsible for reporting any food/kitchen/donation issues to the GWHC Manager on Duty.
Why Work for SMOC?
Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.
Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.
403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.
Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.
Primary Responsibilities:
Supports a cost-effective program through careful planning and optimum utilization of all food product and equipment.
In the absence of the Kitchen manager or the Staff Cook, the Assistant will be responsible for preparation and distribution of food as directed by Kitchen Manager policy and procedures.
Ensures that established sanitation and safety standards are practiced while serving in the capacity of Food Services Assistant.
Assure a clean and presentable Dining Room for Guests, Volunteers and Staff.
Collaborates with community involvement with the GWHC with other public agencies, provider partners, faith communities and business organizations practicing a positive working environment and positive customer service standards as set out by the Kitchen Manager
Duties include providing tabulation of in-kind contributions as required by our DCHD grant.
Works collaboratively with volunteers, stipend workers and staff to assure a positive working environment.
Responsible for reporting issues of security and safety to the Manager in charge.
Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.
Attend & participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.
Maintain confidentiality of client, employee, and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.
Ensure compliance with program/department, agency, and/or funder requirements, as well as, SMOC policies & procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED or demonstrated kitchen experience.
Serv-Safe training is preferred or trained in food safety guidelines by Kitchen Manager.
Commitment to the mission of the GWHC and its target population.
Organizational Relationship:
Directly reports to Kitchen Manager
Direct reports to this position are none
Physical Requirement:
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Cook Assistant will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.
Monday through Friday: 10:30AM - 6:30PM. Includes a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. 35 Hours per week.
Organizing Resources For Social Change And Economic Independence
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
1965
Headquarters
Framingham, MA
LinkedIn followers
1,987
South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC), founded in 1965 as part of the Federal War on Poverty, has evolved to meet a wider range of challenges that people in our communities face. Our four main areas of programming include:
Behavioral Health Services | Comprehensive Housing Services | Employment and Education | Family and Nutrition.
SMOC is a multi-service umbrella organization that works in the community to provide opportunities to enhance self-sufficiency. Headquartered in Framingham, Mass, the agency has expanded to meet housing needs of homeless and formerly homeless individuals in the greater Worcester region and became the Greater Worcester Housing Connection. We also are affiliated with the Open Pantry Community Services in Springfield to provide additional housing, food and supportive services throughout Western MA. Our mission is "To improve the quality of life of low-income and disadvantaged individuals and families by advocating for their needs and rights; providing services; educating the community; building a community of support; participating in coalitions with other advocates and searching for new resources and partnerships" SMOC programs apply best known practices in environments that are client-centered, strength-based and trauma-informed.
To apply for our various positions, please follow this link www.smoc.org/opportunities.php
Offices: 7 Bishop St., Framingham, MA 01702, US · 287 State St., Springfield, MA 01101, US · 25 Queen St., Worcester, MA 01610, US · 237 Chandler St., Worcester, MA 01609, US · 205-209 Middlesex St., Lowell, MA 01852, US
Behavioral HealthEmployment and EducationFamily & Nutritionand HousingSocialHealth CareEducationNon Profit
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