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Program Cook

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We currently are recruiting for 2 Program Cook positions:

  • Full Time (40 hours) AM Shift Monday-Friday
  • On-call (as needed)

The primary mission of the Goodman Community Center Food Programs is to produce healthy meals for children, youth, parents and older adults. A secondary goal is to teach teens about locally sourced foods, culinary arts and employment training/experiences in the food industry.

 

Benefits include paid time off, health, dental, vision. life, EAP, 403(b) and, discount on childcare, free on-site fitness center membership.  

Applications will be received until the positions are filled.

Job Description

Program Cook
Full Time Position Available AND On-Call (as needed position available).

Monday-Friday

Job Reports to Assistant Director of Food Resources

Purpose
The primary mission of the Goodman Community Center food service programs is to produce healthy meals for children, youth, parents and older adults. A secondary goal is to teach teens about locally sourced foods, culinary arts and employment training/experiences in the food industry.

This position supports the execution of menus for youth and adult programs.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Assist the Program Food Manager and Lead Program Cook to meet the daily food production needs and deadlines.
• Follow recipes and portion specifications in accordance with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints.
• Execute prep and cleaning lists created by Lead Program Cook and Program Food Manager
• Assist in the delivery of on-site senior, afternoon child & youth program meals.
• Assist in putting away food delivery orders in timely manner.
• Help maintain recipes, production schedules, and other required paperwork for CACFP, SFP and the AR programs through the Department of Public Instruction.

Remain current on all policy and programmatic changes.
• Adhere to and train others on safety, nutrition, food handling, and personal hygiene and sanitation requirements of the Center’s Kitchen & Program policies, licensing and USDA food program guidelines and requirements.
• Teach and mentor teens and support their ongoing success with prompt and constructive feedback.
• Help supervise students and teen employees.
• Help maintain dry storage and refrigeration areas in a clean and organized fashion.
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and cleanliness.
• Support the training of student employees, and volunteers in the safe and proper use of equipment and supplies and required cleaning tasks.
• Follows basic cleaning procedures and proper use of chemicals. Participate in the SDS training. Follow all Safety Data Sheet guidelines.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Provide back up support to Catering Chefs as needed.
• Other duties as assigned in support of kitchen services.

Qualifications

• Proficiency and experience in cooking for large numbers.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to accept direction, advice and work as part of a team.
• Basic kitchen measurement and math skills.

Special Position Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, reach and bend for the entire work schedule.
• Even temperament, calm and instructive demeanor.
• Flexible.
• Prompt and dependable.
• ServSafe certified within 90 days of employment.

INTERESTED IN APPLYING?

Benefits

GCC offers a competitive benefits package, with various options and coverages for staff members to choose from. 

GCC Benefit Plan

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APPLY NOW

Click the link above to use our online application. You will be able to upload relevant documents such as a resume and cover letter.

You can also request an application at our Ironworks front desk (149 Waubesa Street in Madison) or download and complete the Employment Application Form below. 

PDF Application

If emailing the application, please include your name in the file name. Example: GCC Employment Application_Jane Smith.pdf

Email your completed application and resume to GCCHR@goodmancenter.org

Or mail your completed application to:
Jaime Benton, Human Resources Director
Goodman Community Center
214 Waubesa St.
Madison, WI 53704

GCC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of age, sex, gender, gender identity, genetic information, physical appearance, disability, association with a person with a disability, race, color, creed or religion, conviction, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical condition, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, military participation, political beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, income level or source of income, student status or any other protected characteristic as protected by law

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