Food Service Cook (Part time)

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations include the following.


Respecting above all else our duty to provide the highest quality and consistency of Food Services available to the students and staff at Perkins School For The Blind.



Thoughtful execution of daily menu items and special needs meals as outlined by the Director of Food Services and Dietician.



Prepare meals and snacks to achieve required taste and appearance in accordance with school standard preparation guidelines and recipes for students, clients and staff; To prepare foods for special events as needed.



Any alterations in school standard preparation guidelines and recipes must be approved in advance by the manager or school nutritionist.



Adjust or extend recipes to appropriate quantities; maintain food quality standards including appearance, taste and nutritional requirements. Prepare food for student/clients on special diets; Ensuring appropriate labels on all purees and food items.



Maintaining a clean and safe work environment at all times in accordance with sanitation and safety regulations and procedures of the Massachusetts DPH, OSHA and the Town of Watertown Health Department by doing dishes, cleaning equipment and floor and any other surface that requires it.



Ordering, Receiving and Organization of materials in a timely fashion as to minimize waste and provide the freshest ingredients.



Maintain kitchen inventory through proper labeling and rotation of goods.



Arrange cooking schedule and storage of cooked items to assure proper temperature of hot foods at cottage serving time(s).



Monitor food deliveries for accuracy and freshness and report discrepancies; Maintain records and documentation on daily food usage.



Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.



Deliver Meals to appropriate cottages using a hand truck/dolly or golf cart



Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils and appliances and store food supplies; in accordance with sanitation and safety regulations and procedures. of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, OSHA and ServSafe.



To perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.




Education and/or Experience


High school diploma; two years related experience in methods of cooking and preparing food in large quantities or equivalent combination of education and experience;


Experience working with allergies preferred

Ability to get ServSafe certified within 12 months.