Cook Helper (Full-Time)

We have an exciting new job opportunity at the Cincinnati Job Corps Center! At Insights Training Group LLC, we see every day as a chance to create a positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusiveness, service, integrity, community, and family. Come join our amazing team!

About the role

Assists the cooks and Food Services Supervisor 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.
• 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.
• Prepare foods by performing duties such as washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits.
• Clean, cut, and grind meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Dip food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them.
• 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 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.
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Model, mentor, and monitor appropriate career success skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the individual’s scope and capabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred.
• Prior experience in food service strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• NRA Food Service Sanitation or equivalent and ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Must obtain ServSafe within the first 90 days of employment.

Benefits

• Medical – 3 Tier Options
• Health Savings Account
• Live Health Online
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D – 1 x annual earnings
• Employer Paid Short-term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K - Safe Harbor match of 100% up to 3% of pay and then 50% on the next 2% of pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bereavement Leave
• Sick Time
• Vacation Time
• 12 Paid Holidays

Pay

$16.20 / hour