Cook Helper

About the role

Chugach Government Solutions (CGS) is a federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, established over 25 years ago. We support critical missions through facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction, and education. Our team spans various fields, dedicated to serving the United States with high-quality business services and making a positive impact for Chugach shareholders.

At CGS, we empower our employees with competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth opportunities. We believe in fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully.

Position Location

This position is located onsite in Gadsden, Alabama.

Job Overview

Aids the Cook in preparing meals according to planned menus within budgetary constraints and adhering to government and management directives. Oversees Culinary Arts Trainees and Center Work-Based Learning students as a lead worker.

Responsibilities

• Prepares vegetables by washing, peeling, corning, grinding, shredding, or chopping for use in entrees.
• Prepares meats for cooking by washing, trimming, boning, cutting, cubing, or forming into patties or loaves.
• Cooks or bakes items requiring minimal preparation.
• Helps cook and serve meals, ensuring they are held and served at proper temperatures, and properly chilled and stored leftovers.
• Keeps food service area, tables, floors, and equipment clean and sanitary.
• Prepares desserts as needed.
• Assists with the appropriate storage of dry goods and freezer items.
• Promotes and cultivates positive customer service.
• Maintains accountability of students and property; adheres to safety practices.
• Cultivates and maintains a respectful environment free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to ensure a safe workplace for staff and students.
• Promotes student attainment of career success standards through modeling appropriate skills, mentoring students, monitoring skill acquisition, and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
• Works in a state of alertness and safely.
• Performs all other duties as requested.

Job Requirements

• Mandatory: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Six (6) months experience in the food service industry.
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler’s certificate within 30 days of employment.
• Successfully passes background check and drug test required on the contract.
• Preferred: Previous experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing.
• Occasional lifting and moving up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. For ADA-related requests, please email ada@chugachgov.com. We support pay transparency and offer competitive compensation based on job responsibilities, experience, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and applicable contract requirements. Where required by law, compensation ranges will be provided to candidates during the hiring process.