Cook

Job Corps is the largest nationwide, no-cost residential career training program in the country, having operated for over 50 years. With a mission to “attract eligible young people, teach them the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education,” the program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals since its inception in 1964.

The Cook reports to the Food Services Supervisor or designee. This is an hourly, non-exempt position. Responsible for preparing center meals, establishing a menu, and determining quantities of food needed. Demonstrates ongoing commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness;

personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and abides by Aleut Core Values and operating principles.
• Able to operate kitchen equipment and safely handle knives, etc.
• Prepares daily center meals, ensuring they are ready to serve according to the menu, recipe, and schedule.
• Ensures meals are wholesome, appetizing, and eye-appealing.
• Maintains an inventory of foodstuffs, requests additional supplies as needed, and recommends replenishment items.
• Assists in preparing weekly and monthly food service reports.
• Coordinates activities of cook helpers in preparation, efficient and timely arrangement, servicing, and cleanup of meals; takes charge of all food service functions on assigned shift in the absence of the Food Service Manager and Senior cook.
• Assists in the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas and maintains kitchen equipment in an orderly, workable condition.
• Maintains a daily record of food cost and amount of food used.
• Reports unsafe or unsanitary conditions in the kitchen/dining area.
• Ensures leftover foods are appropriately covered and stored.
• Directs the work of students who are assigned to the serving line.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Cultivates and maintains a climate in the center that is free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, providing a safe environment for staff and students to work and learn.
• Communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills, including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, and adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of food preparation training and related work.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Serv Safe food safety certificate.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge of all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and good nutrition. Able to work some weekends and flexible hours. Well-developed habits of personal cleanliness and hygiene. Must meet state or local food handling requirements, whichever are more restrictive. Must maintain CPR/First Aid certification. Ability to effectively relate to the trainee population. The position requires the ability to operate office equipment. Additionally, individuals must be able to interact effectively with team members and maintain a positive working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

Working Conditions:

This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, occasional sitting, stooping, lifting to 50 pounds, and carrying. Applicant must be able to see,…