Cook Job Details Job Location Buckhannon - 22 N Locust St - Buckhannon, WV Education Level High School Salary Range $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly Description Position Summary: Person in this position will assist in the provision of meals. Essential Job Functions include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Essential Job Functions: + Prepare all meals in accordance with approved menus, meeting mealtime schedules. + Record client/staff meal census. + Maintain high (Health Department) standards, cleanliness, sanitation, including the wearing of gloves and/or hairnets and/or caps at all time within food preparation and serving areas. + Prepare requisitions for food and commodities as needed. + Receive and store all deliveries properly. + Assure that equipment is in good operating condition and that temperatures are within proper standards. Be constantly aware of fire and safety hazards. Report repair/maintenance needs to supervisor. + Label, date, and store all left-overs in accordance with safe food handling requirements. + Maintain professional standards at all times with food preparation and handling, as well as maintaining a high level of good housekeeping. + Maintain current inventory on all commodities and stored goods. + Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some possible evenings and weekends. + Complete documentation of services, if required, on provided forms in a timely manner. + Assist other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community. + Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation. + Other relevant duties as assigned. Qualifications Essential Qualifications: + Per West Virginia state regulations, must be at least 21 years of age + One year experience in institutional food service. + Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional. + Certified Food Handler Certification or ability to acquire within 90 days (i.,e.: ServeSafe). + Ability to work well in a team environment. + Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion. + Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn. + Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner. + Ability to follow directives, complete work tasks within scheduled work hours. + Good verbal and written communication skills. Education: + Minimum High school diploma or GED and 2 (two) years experience in a food service setting. Working Conditions: + Kitchen Setting + Extreme changes in temperature possible + Extensive lifting of 20+ pounds