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Trinity Services Group•Jackson Springs, NC
•Onsite

About The Position

This position is working at the Samarcand Training Academy in Jacksonville, NC paying $18.75/hour. The Cook prepares a variety of food items following assigned work instructions, menus and guidelines while following food safety and food handling procedures. The Cook also shows experience preparing hot and cold food items and all standardized knife cuts. You will exercise problem-solving skills to resolve issues that potentially arise. You will follow recipes, while managing their assigned station with team members to produce dishes promptly. You will report to a Food Service Director. This position is located onsite inside of a jail/correctional facility. Our ideal Cook excels at the following: Passionate about food and service, Have a understanding of food handling regulations, Desire to always learn more, Work as a team member, Adapt to changes quickly, Flexible.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 18 years of age
  • At least one (1) year of relevant cooking experience required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Prior experience cooking or kitchen experience in a cafeteria or large volume production facility.
  • Experience with safety procedures as typical in a cafeteria or food service environment.

Nice To Haves

  • Passionate about food and service
  • Have a understanding of food handling regulations
  • Desire to always learn more
  • Work as a team member
  • Adapt to changes quickly
  • Flexible

Responsibilities

  • Refers to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned tasks and completes opening and closing checklists daily.
  • Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
  • Must be comfortable using and operating a variety of equipment including ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers.
  • Handle, stores, labels, and rotates all products following applicable state laws.
  • Other responsibilities as determined by our needs.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • DailyPay® - Work Today, Get Paid Today
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Training
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
  • Voluntary Benefits including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, and more.

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