Apprentice Cook

Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows•Winnemucca, NV

6d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

If you believe in the Boys and Girls Club of Winnemucca, you'll be excited by a new opportunity funded by the state of NV: Apprentice Cook! Because this program is funded by a state-funded workforce development grant, the state does require that participants be 24 years of age or younger. At our Clubhouse, you’ll have the opportunity to create healthy, tasty meals for community youth, inspired by GREAT values: Generosity, Respect, Encouragement, Accountability, and Trustworthiness. Boys & Girls Club is committed to practicing those values to create a community organization where you can be sure you’re making a difference. We are looking for full-time applicants available to work the same hours/shift every day Monday through Friday, ideally from 9am to 6pm, but at least 30 hours over the week, as well as to commit to completing workforce development outside of your scheduled 30 hours. This role also includes some evenings and weekends throughout the year. This position does require that you be over the age of 21 with a valid driver license and clean driving record. Applicants with a desire to commit to a culinary career are preferred, but no experience is required. Benefits include: Free/discounted Child Care Entry-level pay up to $17/hour Free Medical, Vision, and Dental Free TeleHealth Free Development Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement PTO

Requirements

Must pass Drug Test (for drugs illegal in the state of Nevada)
Must Pass Background Check
Must provide references
Must be or become ServSafe certified within 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

Applicants with a desire to commit to a culinary career are preferred
Enjoys being busy with a structured and orderly series of tasks
Willing to prep food to exact instructions
Basic food knowledge, such as ingredients and measurements
Basic math skills for cooking
Great speaking and customer service skills to communicate effectively with team
Dedicated to local community and youth
Able to lift up to 40 pounds
High school or GED (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Prepare food
Clean and sanitize spaces and equipment
Receive, label, rotate, and stock food, dairy, and produce
Moving large amounts of inventory
Washing, chopping, and sorting ingredients
Measuring quantities of ingredients and seasonings
Washing dishes and utensils
Taking out trash
Driving food to area locations
Maintaining the safety of our children and staff, and ensuring an optimal experience for all