Cook Helper

Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center • Prestonsburg, KY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting new job opportunity for you at the Carl D Perkins Job Corps Center! We are currently seeking energetic, talented applicants! At Insights Training Group LLC, we see every day as a chance to create a positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusiveness, service, integrity, community, and family. Come join our amazing team!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• NRA Food Service Sanitation or equivalent/Serve Safe.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in food service strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the set up and breakdown of serving line.
• Responsible to help keep the dining and kitchen area clean and organized.
• Notify staff of items that need to be replenished and restocked.
• Responsible for helping to rotate perishable items at the end of the shift, to help ensure fresh product.
• Responsible for serving students, staff, and guests in a pleasant, efficient, courteous and professional manner.
• Responsible for assisting with dishes when necessary.
• Responsible for the changing and emptying of trash receptacles.
• Responsible for coming to work neat and clean and in proper attire.
• Be familiar with the communication system in the event of an emergency.
• Responsible for assisting with some programming and activity events when required.
• Assists workers engaged in preparing foods by performing any combination of duties to include washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits.
• Cleans, cuts, and grinds meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Dips food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them.
• Stirs and strains soups and sauces. Weighs or measures designated ingredients.
• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
• Stores foods in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and food spoilage.
• Clean kitchen and commons area(s), equipment and utensils, segregates and removes garbage, and steam-cleans or hoses garbage containers.
• Distributes supplies, utensils, and portable equipment, using hand truck.
• Assists in inventory of expendable and non-expendable supplies and materials.
• Operate kitchen equipment including dishwasher, slicer, mixer, etc.
• Know and follow all safety and sanitary rules and regulations related to food handling.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate career success skills.
• Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the individual’s scope and capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical – 3 Tier Options
• Health Savings Account
• Live Health Online
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• 1 x annual Earnings
• Employer Paid Short-term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K - Safe Harbor match of 100% up to 3% of pay and then 50% on the next 2% of pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bereavement Leave
• Sick Time
• Vacation Time
• 12 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

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