Cook Helper

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This role offers a competitive base pay and is ideal for applicants seeking an entry‑level food service position in a collaborative environment.

This range is provided by Life Skills Connection Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$19.00/hr – $19.00/hr

Position: Cook Helper

Reports To: Food Service Supervisor

Department: Food Services

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Primary Position Objectives: Assist the Cooks in preparing, serving, and sanitation of the dining facility, equipment, and surfaces

Wage: $19.09 – $19.10/hr

SCA Fringe Benefit Eligible: Yes

• Set up and breakdown the serving line
• Help keep the dining and kitchen area clean and organized
• Notify designated staff of items that need to be replenished and restocked
• Help rotate perishable items at the end of the shift, to ensure fresh product
• Serve students, staff, and guests in a pleasant, efficient, courteous, and professional manner
• Assist with dishes as assigned
• Change and empty trash receptacles
• Coming to work neat and clean and in proper attire
• Be familiar with the communication system in the event of an emergency
• Assist with some programming and activity events when required
• Assist workers to prepare food by performing duties as assigned
• Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator
• Store foods in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and food spoilage
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and commons area(s), equipment and utensils, segregate and remove garbage, and steam‑clean or hose garbage containers
• Distribute supplies, utensils, and portable equipment using hand truck
• Assist in inventory of expendable and non‑expendable supplies and materials
• Operate kitchen equipment including dishwasher, slicer, mixer, etc.
• Know and follow all HACCP safety and sanitary rules and regulations related to food handling
• Work towards meeting performance standard goals
• Follow CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily
• Adhere to required property control policies and procedures
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Life Skills Connection's policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
• Demonstrate and abide by Life Skills Connection’s core values and operating principles
• Model, mentor, and monitor appropriate career success skills
• Help students become more employable through continuous reinforcement
• Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory;
  Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
• Show professional non‑verbal body language and actively listens to others

• Action oriented;
  Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem solving
• Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
• Show attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency
• Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth

• Knowledge of basic sanitation and cleaning products
• Ability to work in a face paced environment

One to three months food service/preparation or related experience

High school diploma or equivalent required

• NRA Food Service Sanitation or equivalent / Serve Safe
• Valid State Driver’s License preferred

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.…