Blue Ridge Job Corps Cook

Primary Position Objective

Brief Description Of Duties

• Prepares well-balanced, nutritious meals.
• Collaborates with the food service manager to prepare three meals per day, except on holidays and weekends.
• Ensures healthy snacks are available on weekends and holidays.
• Plans and prepares meals using a minimum of a 28-day cycle cafeteria menu.
• Safeguards meal service for work-based learning, off-center activities, and late arrivals.
• Ensures compliance with company and PRH policy regarding food options and nutritional guidelines.
• Ensures all meals and food items meet the dietary needs and preferences of a diverse population.
• Aids in developing and implementing procedures for ordering, purchasing, receiving, storing, inventorying, and issuing food products.
• Aids in obtaining student input into meal planning and service quality.
• Maintains safety, health, and security of students, staff, and property.
• Provides quality customer service to students.
• Completes the cafeteria lock-up checklist daily and is accountable for security.
• Fulfills responsibilities according to the CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system.
• Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate career success skills.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participates in PRH-mandated staff training.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic food preparation and proper food handling procedures.
• Knowledge of general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under direction of senior personnel and follow recipes.
• High level of organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• One to three months food service/preparation experience or related experience.
• NRA Food Service Sanitation or equivalent/Safe Serve education.
• Valid State Driver's License.

Benefits

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA).
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available.

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.