Community Center Cook

About the role

Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management is seeking a Community Center Cook to prepare nutritious, delicious meals for community members from toddler age through senior citizens. The role involves food preparation, menu planning, food safety, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and sanitary practices.
• Use and enforce portion control and standardized recipes.
• Develop nutritious meals based on standards established by CACFP.
• Maintain cooler and freezer inventory and record equipment temperatures daily.
• Assist with completing CACFP Food Production Records daily.
• Attend and participate in necessary food safety and CACFP trainings and workshops.
• Work in a kitchen with 2 docks or an assistant.
• Prepare and mix protein on a monthly basis.
• Prepare kitchen equipment, including ovens, grills, and food processors, safely and efficiently.
• Sanitize work surfaces, utensils, and equipment regularly to prevent contamination.
• Follow food waste, equipment, and food handling procedures during preparation and service.
• Monitor inventory, restock supplies as needed, and store ingredients properly to minimize waste.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a dietary aide or in a food service role within a community or healthcare setting is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated culinary experience.
• Knowledge of food safety management practices and sanitizing procedures.
• Familiarity with menu planning, recipe adherence, and high-volume food production processes.
• Ability to operate various equipment.

Key facts

• Prepares meals for community members from toddler age through senior citizens.
• Previous dietary aide or community or healthcare food service experience is highly preferred.
• The role includes food safety and CACFP trainings and workshops.