Overnight Cook

Trinity Services Group • Pompano Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in a Jail/Correctional Facility and requires working in close contact with and interacting with inmates. Shift hours are 12:30am-9am. The Cook is responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing a variety of food items in accordance with assigned work instructions, menus and guidelines while following food safety and food handling procedures. The Cook also demonstrates experience and knowledge in the preparation of hot and cold food items and all standardized knife cuts. He/she must be able to multi-task and stay calm under pressure, exercising quick problem-solving skills to resolve issues that potentially arise. The ideal candidate will be able to follow recipes, while managing their assigned station and demonstrating the ability to successfully communicate with team members to produce dishes in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, and you must be at least 18 years of age.
• At least one (1) year of relevant cooking experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience cooking or kitchen experience in a cafeteria or large volume production facility a plus.
• Experience with safety procedures as typical in a cafeteria or food service environment.

Responsibilities

• Refers to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties and completes opening and closing checklists daily.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Safely uses a variety of kitchen utensils including knives and other items.
• Must be comfortable using and operating a variety of equipment including ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, recipes, policies, and procedures.
• Handles, stores, labels, and rotates all products properly and in accordance with applicable state laws.
• Follow assigned instructions to properly stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure smooth serving of food.
• Clear understanding of menu items.
• Understand and responsible for prepping ingredients.
• Strong grasp on various cooking methods, food items, equipment, etc.
• Be able to multitask in a high-volume kitchen.
• Be able to handle hot and cold work conditions during food preparation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical w/prescription coverage
• Benefit Credit received when enrolled in a TKC medical plan, to help offset your benefit costs. Benefit Credit of $750 annually, will be divided evenly among your paychecks throughout the Plan Year.
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (i.e. short term, long term disability and many more) options may be selected to create the right package for you
• Paid Time Off
• Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages.

What This Job Offers

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