Assistant Cook

Overview

Reports To:

ROCS Dining Services Director. Coordinates With:
Site Manager. Assist in the preparation of meals for congregate and home-bound participants of the ROCS Dining Services program serving the local area. ROCS Dining Services has 22 locations in southeastern South Dakota which provide nutritious and diabetic-friendly lunches 5 days a week, primarily serving seniors and low-income populations.

• Assist cook in preparation of attractive and nutritious meals for congregate and pickup/delivered orders.
• Assist in maintaining all sanitation standards in kitchen/dining room maintenance, food preparation and food storage.
• Assist in receiving suggested donations and meal tickets.
• Assist in record keeping of daily attendance and weekly meal total forms.
• Dishwashing and clean-up.
• May be required deliver meals to the home-bound participants.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings as scheduled.
• May be responsible for completing assessment/eligibility forms for participants.
• Assist with the general cleaning of the site including the refrigerator, storage area, bathrooms, sinks, floors, windows, etc.
• Assist with food storage and inventory keeping.
• Assist with meal reservations.
• Prepare dining room for meal services.
• May be assigned additional duties as necessary.

Must be able to work well with the staff and elderly.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and provide proof of auto insurance.

Prior experience in food preparation preferred.