Cook Helper

About the role

Assists the Cooks in preparing, serving, and sanitation of the dining facility, equipment, and surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Set up and breakdown of serving line.
• Help keep the dining and kitchen area clean and organized.
• Notify staff of items that need to be replenished and restocked.
• Help rotate perishable items at the end of the shift to ensure fresh product.
• Serve students, staff, and guests in a pleasant, efficient, courteous, and professional manner.
• Assist with dishes when necessary.
• Change and empty trash receptacles.
• Come to work neat, clean, and in proper attire.
• Be familiar with the communication system in the event of an emergency.
• Assist with some programming and activity events when required.
• Assist in food preparation by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits.
• Clean, cut, and grind meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Bread food items by dipping in crumbs, flour, and batter.
• Stir and strain soups and sauces.
• Weigh or measure designated ingredients.
• Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator.
• Store foods in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and food spoilage.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and commons area(s), equipment, and utensils; segregate and remove garbage; steam-clean or hose garbage containers.
• Distribute supplies, utensils, and portable equipment using a hand truck.
• Assist in inventory of expendable and non-expendable supplies and materials.
• Operate kitchen equipment including dishwasher, slicer, mixer, etc.
• Know and follow all safety and sanitary rules and regulations related to food handling.
• Work towards meeting performance standard goals.
• Follow CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Adhere to required property control policies and procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping and sanitation in all areas; comply with safety practices.
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate and abide by Serrato Corporation's core values and operating principles.
• Model, mentor, and monitor appropriate career success skills.
• Help students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training; failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic sanitation and cleaning procedures.
• Knowledge of general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under the direction of senior personnel.
• High level of organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• One to three months of food service/preparation experience or related experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• NRA Food Service Sanitation or equivalent/Safe Serve certification.
• 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.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs.