Cook Helper (Full-Time)

Cincinnati Job Corps Center • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Insights Training Group LLC is hiring a full-time Cook Helper at the Cincinnati Job Corps Center. The role assists cooks and the Food Services Supervisor with food preparation, service, and sanitation of the dining facility, equipment, and surfaces. The Cook Helper supports kitchen and dining operations, maintains cleanliness and food safety, serves students, staff, and guests, and may assist with programming and activity events when required. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Requirements

• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• Must obtain ServSafe certification within the first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred.
• Prior food service experience strongly preferred.
• NRA Food Service Sanitation or equivalent certification preferred.
• ServSafe certification 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 replenishing or restocking.
• Help rotate perishable items at the end of the shift to ensure fresh product.
• Serve students, staff, and guests in a pleasant, efficient, courteous, and professional manner.
• Assist with dishes when necessary.
• Change and empty trash receptacles.
• Come to work neat and clean and in proper attire.
• Know the communication system for use in an emergency.
• Assist with programming and activity events when required.
• Assist food preparation workers by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits.
• Clean, cut, and grind meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Dip food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them.
• Stir and strain soups and sauces, and weigh or measure designated ingredients.
• Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, the stove, and the refrigerator.
• Store foods in designated areas in accordance with temperature requirements and food-spoilage knowledge.
• 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.
• Follow all safety and sanitary rules and regulations related to food handling.
• Comply with DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Model, mentor, and monitor appropriate career success skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the individual's scope and capabilities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with three tier options
• Health Savings Account
• Live Health Online
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance equal to one times annual earnings
• 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