Senior Center Cook

Responsible for preparing congregate and home-delivered meals for Senior Center participants in accordance with program regulations, guidelines, and schedules. Cleans and maintains kitchen and equipment as directed by the Senior Center Program Coordinator.

• Prepare required congregate and home-delivered meals daily in accordance with program regulations and guidelines.
• Prepares food accurately to produce a high-quality outcome.
• Uses supplies, time and equipment effectively.
• Assist in daily cleaning and sanitation of kitchen and equipment.
• Properly prepare frozen meals and store leftover foods.
• Assist kitchen staff in all aspects of kitchen operations.
• Maintain food and kitchen supply inventory.
• Assist Senior Center Program Coordinator in compiling food orders from vendors.
• Assist in unloading food and kitchen supply deliveries.
• Inventory all donated food items.
• Complete all training as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent
• Bulk food preparation experience preferred
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must provide proof of physical exam upon hire.
• Must provide proof of or obtain First Aid certification within 30 days of hire. 
• Experience in working with elderly or disabled individuals is preferred

Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.