Cook Helper

Serrato Corporation • McKinney, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists the Cooks in preparing, serving, and sanitation of the dining facility, equipment, and surfaces. Responsibilities include setting up and breaking down the serving line, keeping dining and kitchen areas clean and organized, notifying staff of items needing replenishment, rotating perishable items, serving students, staff, and guests, assisting with dishes, changing and emptying trash, and maintaining proper attire. The role also involves assisting with programming and activity events, and performing food preparation duties such as washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits; cleaning, cutting, and grinding meats, poultry, and seafood; breading food items; stirring and straining soups and sauces; weighing or measuring ingredients; carrying food items; and storing foods. The Cook Helper is also responsible for cleaning and sanitizing kitchen and commons areas, equipment, and utensils; segregating and removing garbage; distributing supplies; assisting in inventory; operating kitchen equipment; and adhering to safety and sanitary rules, company policies, and professional conduct.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic sanitation and cleaning procedures.
• Knowledge of general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under direction of senior personnel.
• High level of organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• One to three months food service/preparation experience or related experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• NRA Food Service Sanitation or equivalent/Safe Serve.
• Valid State Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Assists the Cooks in preparing, serving, and sanitation of the dining facility, equipment, and surfaces.
• 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.
• Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator.
• Stores foods in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and food spoilage.
• Clean and sanitize 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.
• Works towards meeting performance standard goals.
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping/sanitation in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation's core values and operating principles.
• Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate career success skills.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA).
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees