Seasonal Staff - Cook Job at The Fowler Center in Mayville

Be part of our amazing team devoted to changing the lives of children and adults with disabilities. All our staff, regardless of position, ensure our campers are having a safe, engaging, and welcoming away-from-home experience.

This is a seasonal position - start date asap. Will generally work two weekends per month.

Cook

The Cook's job is to provide high quality meals and snacks, maintaining all sanitation, preparation and serving directives set by the ServSafe standards. Must be able to follow directives and work in a positive manner with all colleagues/volunteers.

• Cook foods using methods including: roast, grill, boil, steam or fry meats, fish, vegetables and other foods prepare nutritionally balanced camp meals, snacks, and pack-out food.
• Ensure the service of camp meals through directing the work of other employees.
• Ensure safe and efficient preparation and serving of camp meals.
• Adhere to and prepare all special dietary requirement including but not limited to chop, puree, allergies, vegetarian, gluten free, diabetic and other special requirements.
• Cook and store food or food ingredients, label and date everything.
• Clean, wash and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, pots/pans and all storage areas in timely, appropriate manner
• Prepare a large quantity of entrees, side dishes and desserts, according to pre-set menus for up to 140 people.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Log freezer, refrigerator temperatures regularly.
• Store food inventory in a safe, rotational (FIFO) manner.
• Check dishwasher fluids and log chemical readings daily.
• Ensure a good working relationship with all the kitchen and maintenance department to assist in the proper and efficient operation of all kitchen appliances.
• Oversee kitchen aides and volunteers.

Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate effective skills in all levels of food preparation, storage and presentation.
• Serv-safe certification desired, or ability to attain once hired.
• Must be able to understand and follow recipes to cook in appropriate quantities. Communicate information and ideas in speaking and writing so others will understand. Read, write and follow instructions.
• Must be able to work various weekends throughout the season.

MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.