Cook II

Wage Rate: $22.00/hour

About the role

We provide exceptional training and a clear career path. We also offer a $250 bonus for completing our Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days! We now also offer DailyPay, providing you immediate access to earned wages. We are proud to be a military and veteran friendly employer.

Must be able to work either shift: 8:30am - 5:30pm AND 10:00am - 7:00pm. This location does NOT have inmate workers in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Function as a Lead for their respective shift, being responsible for an efficient, well-running shift, while ensuring other positions (Cook I / FSW) are completing required tasks.
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties and completes opening and closing checklists daily.
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality or shortage problems to Assistant Food Service Director/Food Service Manager.
• Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, recipes, policies and procedures.
• Follows assigned instruction to properly stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure smooth serving of food.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Responsible for completing required production paperwork, while also assigning and supervising inmates in (as provided) the completion of their required tasks, including food prep, serving, clean-up, pots, dishes, sanitation, etc. (when applicable).
• Responsible for all aspects of receiving, storing, issuing and controlling inventory (when applicable).
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area.
• Following assigned recipes, prepares food items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating according to directions.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, labels, and rotates all products properly and in accordance to applicable state laws.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• At least one (1) year of relevant cooking experience required.
• Prior experience cooking in a cafeteria or large volume production facility a plus.
• Prior knowledge and experience in a kitchen or large cafeteria setting preferred.
• Experience with safety procedures as typical in a cafeteria or food service environment.

Benefits

• Medical with prescription coverage.
• Benefit Credit of $750 annually when enrolled in a TKC medical plan, divided evenly among paychecks throughout the Plan Year.
• Dental and Vision coverage.
• Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Voluntary benefits (e.g., short-term and long-term disability) options to create a customized package.
• Paid Time Off.
• Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• DailyPay providing immediate access to earned wages.