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POSITION: Head Cook, Havre Senior CenterDEPARTMENT: Council on AgingACCOUNTABLE TO: Council on Aging DirectorJOB CHARACTERISTICS:Nature of Work: This position performs technical duties of preparing large quantities of food following federal guidelines for nutrition and safety. Position is in charge of kitchen staff and sees that health and safety standards are met and food is prepared in a timely manner. Position requires patience and ability to establish good rapport with elderly citizens. Hazards of position include working with hot liquids, heavy pans and sharp kitchen utensils. Must be aware of special food needs of elderly people.Personal Contacts: Daily contact with COA site staff; frequent contact with senior citizens both in person and on the phone.Supervision Received: Daily Supervision from the Council on Aging Director Essential Functions: Position requires ability to: supervise; prepare large quantities of nutritious, tasty food; carry trays and pots; stir ingredients; follow large quantity recipes; lift heavy containers; operate kitchen appliances; use kitchen utensils; clean kitchen as time permits; maintain records. Work closely with on the Meals on Wheels driver.AREAS OF JOB ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE:•Plans menus with director, discusses all food purchases with the director (All orders must have prior approval by the director; sees that kitchen staff training is ongoing.•Prepares large quantity meals that are healthy, tasty, and attractive; assures meals meet one third of the daily food requirement for seniors; uses commodities to the fullest. Ensures all local, state, and federal requirements for preparing a public meal are met. Sees that meals are prepared on time. •Ensures all meals meet the Older American Act; Cooks economically to stay within grant budget; Freight and Commodities.JOB REQUIREMENTS:•KNOWLEDGE: This position requires knowledge of large quantity food preparation and nutrition.•SKILLS: This position requires skills in cooking healthy, tasty meals for large numbers of people.•ABILITIES: This position requires the ability to: follow standards of cleanliness and safety; complete kitchen tasks in a timely manner; communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow verbal and written instructions; establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisor, and the public. Adheres to Hill County Policies and Hill County Council on Aging structure. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:The above knowledge and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:•A High School diploma•Experience with food preparation, nutrition and elderly preferred.•Must attain a Serv Safe certification.•Experience in staff supervision preferred.•Knowledge of special diets (examples: diabetic, low sodium, etc.)JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:Evaluation of this position will be based primarily upon performance of preceding requirements and duties. Examples of job performance criteria include, but not limited to, the following:• Performs assigned duties; Some travel to other sites if needed.• Plans menu within budget to meet taste and health requirements.• Prepare healthy, tasty meals in a timely manner.• Meets federal and state health and nutritional requirements for meals.• Uses commodities and stays within budget.• Effectively supervises kitchen staff.• Maintains accurate and timely records.• Deals tactfully and courteously with the public.• Observes work hours.• Work some weekend and evening hours.• Demonstrates punctuality.• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors and the public.The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Other duties may be needed or assigned

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