Cook Assistant/Helper

Chugach Government Solutions•GADSDEN, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cook Assistant/Helper assists the Cook with meal preparation according to preplanned menus, established budgets, and government and management directives. The position also acts as a lead worker for Culinary Arts Trainees and Center Work-Based Learning students. It is located onsite at a Job Corps facility in Gadsden, Alabama. The role involves preparing vegetables and meats, cooking or baking items that require minimal preparation, helping cook and serve meals, preparing desserts as needed, and storing food appropriately. The employee helps ensure foods are held and served at proper temperatures and leftovers are chilled and stored properly. The role also includes maintaining clean and sanitary food service areas, promoting positive customer service, and supporting students' skill development and safety. Work takes place in a fast-paced cafeteria or industrial kitchen, with exposure to varying temperatures, including oven heat and cold areas near refrigerators or freezers. The area may occasionally be noisy. The position involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, and speaking or hearing; occasional use of hands and arms for handling or reaching; and occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six months of experience in the food service industry.
Must obtain a Food Handler’s certificate within 30 days of employment.
Must successfully pass the background check and drug test required on the contract.
Basic knowledge of proper cooking and defrosting methods.
Ability to use kitchen equipment to prepare food for cooking.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a commercial or institutional kitchen.

Responsibilities

Prepare vegetables by washing, peeling, coring, grinding, shredding, or chopping them for entrees.
Prepare meats for cooking by washing, trimming, boning, cutting, cubing, or forming them into patties or loaves.
Cook or bake items requiring minimal preparation.
Help cook and serve meals, ensuring prepared food is held and served at proper temperatures and leftovers are properly chilled and stored.
Keep food service areas, tables, floors, and equipment clean and sanitary.
Prepare desserts as needed.
Assist with appropriate storage of dry goods and freezer items.
Promote and cultivate positive customer service.
Maintain accountability of students and property and adhere to safety practices.
Help maintain a Center climate free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, providing a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
Promote students' attainment of career success standards by modeling appropriate skills, mentoring students, monitoring skill acquisition, and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Perform other duties as requested.