Job Description

Assistant Kitchen Cook (Food Services)
Louisville, KY, United States of America

Overview

The Trager Family Jewish Community Center of Louisville  is a human service agency committed to enhancing the quality of family life and promoting the physical, intellectual and spiritual wellness of the individual. It provides health-related activities, cultural and educational programs that serve the community at large, including populations at risk. Membership and services are offered to the entire community. The JCC offers the following services: Sports & Wellness; Senior Adult & Nutrition; Early Childhood, Youth & Camping; and Jewish Cultural & Performing Arts.

Additional information may be found on our website at www.jewishlouisville.org

Job Skills / Requirements

Job Summary:  Responsible for assisting with the preparing and packaging of meals for JCC programs and special events

Duties/Responsibilities/Functions/Tasks

  • Cleaning and sanitizing food preparation areas to establish proper hygiene
  • Washing and storing all cooking appliances, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes
  • Assisting Cooks by performing basic preparatory tasks, including washing and cutting produce, combining ingredients in recipes, and cleaning meat and fish
  • Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors and wiping walls
  • Receiving, labeling, and storing deliveries of produce and other items
  • Promptly responding to instructions and bringing meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen
  • Monitoring recipes on the stove and in the oven to ensure proper cooking
  • Checking each order contains the right type and amount of side dishes

 

    

Qualifications: 

  • Ability to perform well under pressure and work quickly and efficiently
  • Excellent customer service skills and the ability to enjoy working with others
  • Keenness to follow instructions and prepare ingredients according to the Chef’s instructions
  • Remarkable organization skills and the ability to keep track of kitchen inventory
  • Knowledge of cooking techniques and methods
  • Understanding of health and safety regulations regarding food preparation and storage
  • Basic understanding of how to use kitchen equipment

 

Pay: $15 Per Hour based on experience.

Hours: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with other days/hours available as needed. 

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: 401K/403b Plan


This job reports to the Head Chef/Director

This is a Part-Time position Hours: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with other days/hours available as needed. .

Number of Openings for this position: 1