Cook / Serve Williamsville, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=6350+Main+Street+Williamsville+NY+USA+14221) Job Type Part-time Description Position Highlights: Location Name: Gateway Rate of Pay: $16.75 Hours of Work / Schedule: Thurs. 700-300/Fri. 700-300 /Sat. 800-430. Varies with School Schedule. Will be necessary to fill in on occasion to cover shifts for other Cooks. Part Time or Full Time Status: Part Time Come join our team at Personal Touch Food Service! We have immediate openings for a Server/Cook We offer: + Flexible schedules! + Business and Residential positions have day and evening shifts available! + FREE lunch and uniforms! Job Overview: The Cook/Server establishes and oversees the kitchen work flow at his/her assigned unit to ensure that meals are prepared in an efficient and effective manner. The Cook/Server will assist in serving customers in the Cafe line and ensuring all supplies are stored appropriately in accordance with health and safety regulations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Group Leader/Cook: + Responsible for assisting with overall food preparation + Sample, smell and evaluates food to ensure conformance to recipes and standards of taste and appearance. + Serve customers in Cafe service line + Be knowledgeable of quality standards and required portion sizes and ensure food is served in compliance with both. + Responsible for sanitary conditions in all work areas that meet or exceed health department requirements. + At the end of shift, check the entire facility for cleanliness of physical plant and all equipment. Verify that all security measures are in tack to guard against theft. + Tastes food prepared to insure proper flavor, texture, consistency and quality control. + Ensures that all foods are maintained at the proper temperature. + Cleans and sanitizes utensils and work area before and after use. Requirements Education and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: A creative and flexible individual with the ability to beempathetic to a very diverse group of children in a Residential and Day School Program for special needs and at risk Students. + Two to four years Cooking experience in the food service field + Must have excellent customer service skills + Knowledge of foodstuffs is essential with food production experience necessary + Must possess basic math skills, ability to calculate production and recipes as required for guest counts + Must be able to work at a moderate to fast pace + Must have reliable transportation + Background Check Required Physical Requirements Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs Frequent carrying with both hands up to 50 lbs Reaching, Handling, Finger Dexterity and/or Feeling We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Salary Description 16.75