Cook Helper

DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS INC • Dayton, OH

69d • $17

About The Position

The Cook Helper reports to the Food Services Manager and assists the Cook in the preparation of meals and general kitchen and dining area sanitation. The position is part of the Dayton Job Corps, which aims to educate and train young people aged 16-24 for successful careers. The Cook Helper plays a vital role in supporting students by ensuring a clean and well-stocked kitchen environment, helping them learn valuable skills for their future careers.

Requirements

• Six months of food services or custodial experience.
• Cafeteria/kitchen experience.
• Valid food handler’s permit in the center’s state.
• Positive, quality customer service to students, staff, and other center customers.
• Ability to assist in programs and activities held in the cafeteria.
• Ability to promote the Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Keeps serving counters stocked with salads, desserts, and other foods.
• Replenishes napkin dispensers, plate racks, silverware racks, salt and pepper shakers, condiments, etc.
• Makes coffee, tea, and other beverages.
• Assists in the preparation of other foods under the direction of a Cook.
• Sets up cafeteria lines and serves meals on the line.
• Assists in the storage and inventory of supplies, transfers food ingredients from the storage area to the cooking area.
• Cleans the food service area, tables, kitchen equipment, and appliances and ensures proper floor care.
• Assists in washing dishes/utensils, stores in an orderly fashion.
• Supervises students assigned to assist in any of the above duties under the direction of the Cook or Food Service Supervisor.
• Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.
• Acts as a responsible custodian for the assigned center property.
• Reports violations of ethical behavior.
• Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and reduction of waste.
• Identifies and reports environmental health and safety concerns.

What This Job Offers

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