Cook Helper

Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center • Prestonsburg, KY

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About The Position

The Cook Helper assists cooks and the Food Services Manager with preparing and serving food, and with sanitation of the dining facility, equipment, and surfaces. The role supports daily dining operations, helps maintain an organized kitchen and dining area, and serves students, staff, and guests in a pleasant, efficient, courteous, and professional manner. The employee also supports programming and activity events when required, follows applicable food-safety rules and center policies, and performs other reasonable duties within their scope and capabilities as assigned.

The position is in the Food Services department and reports to the Food Services Manager. It is non-exempt. The work environment may include occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and noise levels can range from moderate to loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior food-service experience is strongly preferred. NRA Food Service Sanitation or equivalent/Serve Safe is listed as a qualification. The physical demands include regularly sitting, standing, walking, reaching, talking, and listening; occasional use of hands to handle or feel, tasting, and smelling; and moving 25 pounds. Close, distance, and peripheral vision are also listed as capabilities needed for the job.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• NRA Food Service Sanitation or equivalent/Serve Safe.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including moving 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform the listed vision-related capabilities: close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in food service is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down the serving line.
• Help keep the dining and kitchen areas clean and organized.
• Notify staff when items need to be replenished or restocked.
• Rotate perishable items at the end of the shift to help ensure fresh product.
• Serve students, staff, and guests pleasantly, efficiently, courteously, and professionally.
• Assist with dishes when necessary.
• Change and empty trash receptacles.
• Come to work neat and clean and in proper attire.
• Be familiar with the communication system for emergencies.
• Assist with programming and activity events when required.
• Help prepare food by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding fruits and vegetables.
• Clean, cut, and grind meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Dip food items in crumbs, flour, and batter for breading.
• Stir and strain soups and sauces, and weigh or measure designated ingredients.
• Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food between workstations, stove, and refrigerator.
• Store foods in designated areas, applying knowledge of temperature requirements and food spoilage.
• Clean kitchen and commons areas, equipment, and utensils; segregate and remove garbage; and steam-clean or hose garbage containers.
• Distribute supplies, utensils, and portable equipment using a hand truck.
• Assist with inventory of expendable and non-expendable supplies and materials.
• Operate kitchen equipment, including a dishwasher, slicer, and mixer.
• Know and follow food-handling safety and sanitation rules and regulations.
• Comply with DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and center policies and procedures.
• Model, mentor, and monitor appropriate career success skills.
• Participate in mandatory PRH staff training.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the employee’s scope and capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with three tier options
• Health Savings Account
• Live Health Online
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor match of 100% up to 3% of pay and 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