Cook
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Catering
Overview
Cook - Full Time at Kenosha Achievement Center (KAC). This position is responsible for the preparation and packaging of meals at the ROYCF (Racine Youthful Offenders Correctional Facility). It also assigns and monitors tasks of kitchen assistants to meet production schedules.
Responsibilities- Cook and prepare large volume nutritious meals per a rotating menu.
- Prepare and cook all food in a timely and safe manner.
- Maintain an accurate inventory, rotate stock and minimize spoilage.
- Utilize proper kitchen sanitation techniques and train others.
- Assign tasks to kitchen assistants and monitor progress.
- Perform general cleanup of kitchen work areas and equipment.
- Ensure the safety of all individuals in the kitchen.
- Ensure all paperwork is filled out accurately.
- Participate in required staff development activities and ongoing cultural proficiency efforts to work with a diverse population.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Substitute at other KAC facilities as needed.
- Must obtain a Serv Safe Certificate within six months of hire and maintain it during employment.
- Experience in the food service industry is preferred.
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent; advanced training in food preparation is a plus.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties require sitting, standing, walking, kneeling and stooping at various times. Approximately 80% of time is spent walking or standing.
The ability to see, hear, touch and speak is critical. Physical dexterity includes use of a telephone, computer/electronic equipment, and manipulation of small objects. Ability to distinguish colors, taste and smell is useful. The employee must lift, push and pull a minimum of 100 pounds with assistance and 50 pounds alone, and may need to climb stairs or ladders as part of job duties.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mail a résumé to:
Attention:
Pat Briese, 1218 - 79 Street, Kenosha, WI . E-mail a résumé to Apply in person: 1218 - 79 Street, Kenosha, WI.
Hours:
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Apply online:
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