Cook - ASC20250416

DETAILS OF POSITION

Location: Santa Maria / Full-time: Wednesday - Sunday / Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (minimal flexibility) / Starting Rate: $19.31 per hour

PURPOSE OF POSITION

VTC/LOVARC has been supporting adults with developmental disabilities since opening our doors in the 1960's. 

The Cook performs a variety of duties to include cooking, inventory and maintaining the cleaning schedule.      

For more information visit our website: www.vtc-sm.org

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers
  and a variety of other kitchen equipment.


• Assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.


• Know and comply consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, and quality standards.


• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.


• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.


• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, convection
  oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.


• Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading,
  seasoning and/or marinating


• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes according to build sheets.


• Be available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant as directed by the Cafe
  Manager.


• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly marking the date and item on the container.


• Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.


• Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.


• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.
  Minimize food waste.

Qualifications

Education and/or experience:  Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.  Culinary arts training or vocational training preferred.  Prior commercial kitchen experience or cooking for large groups desired. Minimum two years' experience in the food services industry as a cook.

Communication skills:   Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.  Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to remember oral or written instructions provided by others. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to Individuals served and other employees.  Ability to read and interpret a recipe. 

Interpersonal skills:  Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and management.  Interact diplomatically with the public.  Foster a stimulating, accepting learning environment.

Self-management skills: Perform effectively in environments with frequent workload changes and competing demands. Set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities. 

Reasoning ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out basic written or oral instructions.  Ability to think through the consequences of a decision prior to making it. Ability to recognize an emergency situation and take appropriate action. 

Computer skills: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software. 

Certificates, licenses, registrations: Maintain First Aid and CPR Certifications.  Must obtain and maintain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification. Must have a valid driver's license with an insurable record.  

Other skills and abilities: Must be able to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced work environment. Must meet and maintain Community Care Licensing criminal history criteria.

Benefits

• Paid holiday, vacation, and family leave


• Medical, Dental, and Vision


• 401-K


• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

VTC Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.