Cook

Pay: $20.00 - $23.78 a year

Schedule

• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

About the role

Responsible for preparing center meals, establishing menu and determining quantities of food. Join our team as a Cook and help provide nutritious, high-quality meals for students and staff. This role is based in a campus cafeteria and requires standing for extended periods, lifting and carrying light to moderate items, operating commercial kitchen equipment, and working around heat, steam, noise, and food preparation machinery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menus and daily meal counts.
• Set up serving lines and assist with meal service.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.
• Maintain food inventory, production records, and temperature logs.
• Store leftovers properly and maintain clean kitchen and dining areas.
• Report safety or sanitation concerns promptly.
• Assist in training and supervising culinary arts and work-based learning students.
• Support kitchen operations and perform other related duties as assigned.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of work-related experience in a cafeteria/food service setting
• ServSafe-certified or ability to be certified
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Skills

• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe food handling practices
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and teamwork skills
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook