Cook - Full-Time

City of Lynchburg•Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

The City of Lynchburg is hiring a full-time Cook to prepare and serve meals in a secure detention facility. The Cook prepares meals according to a set menu, operates kitchen equipment, and is responsible for kitchen cleanup. The position is performed in a team environment under the regular supervision of facility administration. Applicants must be available to work all shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. The position offers competitive benefits. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to citizens may be assigned. During unusual situations or a declared State of Emergency, City employees may be required to accept special assignments to ensure appropriate service delivery.

Requirements

Completion of eleventh grade and considerable experience cooking foods in large quantities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Availability to work all shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment; higher levels of NIMS training may also be required as determined appropriate for the position.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Obtain ServSafe certification.
Criminal record check and reference checks must be completed, and a Child Protective Services check must be initiated before employment.
Tuberculin and drug screening as part of a physical examination before employment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meats, vegetables, and other foods in accordance with the menu.
Ready meals for transport and serving in each pod.
Bake pastries and breads.
Operate standard cooking equipment, including ranges, mixers, and food choppers.
Assist in estimating and ordering food supplies.
Clean the kitchen and equipment and wash dishes.
Receive and stack food supplies.
Maintain health and sanitary standards.
Conduct routine inventory counts of silverware.
Date and rotate food on shelves when deliveries arrive.
Carry out trash and garbage.
Perform other duties assigned to provide direct or indirect service to citizens and accept special assignments as needed during unusual situations or a declared State of Emergency.