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Immaculate Heart Retreat Center
JOB DESCRIPTION: ASSISTANT COOK

Position Details:
Title: Assistant Cook
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Information:
Department: Kitchen
Assignment: Full-Time, 40 hours
Schedule: Thursday – Monday

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Lead Chef will assist in preparation, and cooking items as determined by the day’s menu needs of IHRC. Must be able to work compatibly with co-workers, be willing to give service in all areas of the department. Observe basic sanitation and safety rules and procedures as set by the Spokane County Health District.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: The salary range for this position is $18-$20 per hour. Offered salary is based on diocesan-wide pay for certain positions, internal equity, market data, applicant’s skills and relevant experience, degrees and certifications. This position receives a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, 401(a) and 403 (b), state-paid medical and family leave, and sick leave, paid vacation and holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Must be able to work flexible hours including the weekend shift.
2. Required to help other departments when needed.
3. Ensure kitchen and dining areas are properly cleaned and secured at the end of the shift.
4. Label, date, cover all food items.
5. Produces high quality product that is aesthetically pleasing and taste appealing.
6. Check serving and holding temperatures of hot foods being served in all areas of production.
7. Handle issues requiring immediate attention.
8. Demonstrates a cost-conscious attitude in the daily operation of food service minimizing waste and overall production.
9. Reports food shortage, outdated food items, or food received in poor condition.
10. Maintain freezer, walk-in and work areas.
11. Respond to change in workload; makes good use of low activity times; cleans, organizes, etc.
12. Work with Lead Chef in order to complete responsibilities during assigned time frame.
13. Keeps Lead Chef informed of any problems or concerns that may arise.
14. Demonstrate a working knowledge of food service sanitation.
15. Assist in checking and signing for deliveries assuring they are accurate and meet Food Service standards.
16. Perform simple calculations of adjustment for standardized recipes.
17. Inspect storage areas, refrigerators, freezers, dish sanitation area, dry storerooms to ensure that proper temperatures, rotation of stock and conditions are maintained.
18. Maintain a clean, orderly work environment, this includes the mopping of floors and washing dishes as needed.
19. Report all accidents promptly to Lead Chef.
20. Regularly inspect machinery and equipment to ensure proper working order is maintained; reports problems promptly.
21. Attend in-services and staff meetings as required.
22. Assists in other areas per requests as time is available.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: A high school graduate with current Washington State food handler’s permit required. Sufficient formal or on the job training in food preparation, in cooking principles, requirements of sanitation and safety in handling food equipment, solid background training in nutrition and healthy and balanced menus; a minimum of 3 years experience in institutional cooking.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as menus, nutrition values, safety guides, technical manuals of food service machinery, procedural manuals. Have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Have the ability to speak effectively with employees, venders and retreatants.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, and measurements.

REASONING ABILITY: Have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have valid Washington State driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS; The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, and fingers, handle or feel objects, food, or controls and to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, balance and/or kneel.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee frequently works near very hot stoves, ovens and surfaces. Occasionally the employee is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, minimal toxic chemicals, electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be somewhat loud at times.

To Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to Sandy Krause, Director of Retreat Operations, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center at [email protected].
Position open until filled.