Cook - SMSC Food Services

Job Overview

As a Cook for the SMSC Food Services, you will produce food for Playworks, PW’s Cafe, Wellness Programs, and Catering events. As part of the kitchen team, Cooks for SMSC Food Services will be asked to perform all elements of kitchen work including prep, service, and clean up. Cooks prepare food for three different types of service: ala carte café cooking for PW’s Cafe, batch meals for Playworks and SMSC Wellness programs, and catering events. This position understands the importance of meeting USDA daily nutritional goals and meal patterns for children.

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Proven experience as a cook in ala carte kitchens, catering, or K-12 schools.
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware.
• Knowledge of various procedures and methods.
• Able to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Pass background check, work physical and drug test.
• Valid Class D driver’s license required with a good driving record.
• Has the physical abilities to perform the required job duties with or without accommodations, including on feet 100% of time.
• Capacity to handle and lift up to 60lbs. as needed.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities.
• Generous benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more.
• Promising perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms, free uniform cleaning and tuition reimbursement.

About the Role

The position requires a strong work ethic, flexibility, and a commitment to maintaining a safe workplace. Must enjoy working with children.

Skills

• Strong work ethic.
• Flexibility.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe workplace.
• Enjoyment of working with children.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Proven experience as a cook in ala carte kitchens, catering, or K-12 schools.
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware.
• Knowledge of various procedures and methods.
• Able to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Pass background check, work physical and drug test.
• Valid Class D driver’s license required with a good driving record.
• Has the physical abilities to perform the required job duties with or without accommodations, including on feet 100% of time.
• Capacity to handle and lift up to 60lbs. as needed.

Pay

Enjoy competitive weekly pay.

Schedule

Not specified.