Cafeteria Cook

Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

If you're looking for a job with a great mission, you'll be excited by the possibility of working in our Clubhouse kitchen as a Cafeteria Cook! At our East Ninth Street 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 from 7am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. This role also includes some evenings and weekends throughout the year.

Requirements

• minimum of one year of professional kitchen/restaurant experience
• skillset to read and follow recipes, including common culinary terms and conversions
• ServSafe Food Handler Certificate
• ServSafe Manager Certificate or the ability to obtain the Manager Certificate within 90 days
• over the age of 21
• valid driver license
• clean driving record
• provide references (professional references from previous work experience)
• complete a drug screen (which only includes drugs illegal in the state of Nevada)
• background check
• fingerprint check

Nice To Haves

• great directors that can teach you skills on the job
• basics of professional food safety and prep
• committed to maintaining the highest safety for the food that we serve to area youth
• bring positivity and respectfulness every day
• believe in personal accountability for the quality and timeliness of the food that you serve
• respect your team and communicate when you are experiencing difficulty meeting responsibilities

Responsibilities

• preparing nutritional meals and snacks for youth members
• monitoring inventory, and manual stocking and rotating of dry, freezer, and refrigerator storage
• monitoring quality of prepared food
• providing direction to entry-level cooks, members, and volunteers as needed
• Perform basic and advanced kitchen math, including adjusting quantities and measurement conversions.
• Follow all guidelines and requirements for grant-funded food service
• Wash, chop, and sort ingredients.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment, including washing dishes, utensils, and cookware; sanitizing equipment and floors/areas; and trash removal.
• Encourage and motivate all staff and youth.
• Maintain the safety of our children and staff, and ensure an optimal experience for all.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental plans
• complimentary Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance coverage
• Support in obtaining ServSafe Manager certificate and other culinary training
• Free child care for school-aged children
• 7% pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• employee wellness services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED