Cook

Overview

Primary Position Objective — Assists in the preparation and service of meals. Responsible for kitchen and dining area sanitation.

• Prepares well-balanced, nutritious meals, which enable participants to remain healthy throughout their participation in the program.
• In collaboration with the food service manager, prepares three meals per day, except on holidays and weekends when two meals are acceptable. In lieu of the third meal, healthy snacks shall be available to students on weekends and holidays.
• Plan and prepare meals using a minimum of a 28-day cycle cafeteria menu.
• Ensure meal service is provided for work-based learning, off-center activities, late arrivals, etc.
• Provide food options and nutritional guidelines outlined in company policy and the PRH.
• Meet the dietary needs and desires of a diverse population, including ethnic, vegetarian, and low-fat alternatives.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures for ordering, purchasing, receiving, storing, inventorying, and issuing food products to prevent fraud and abuse and to protect food and preparation areas from contaminants, insects, and rodents.
• Assist in implementing procedures to obtain student input into meal planning and evaluation to ensure student satisfaction with the center food service.
• Ensure the safety, health, and security of students, staff, and property.
• Provide quality customer service to the students served.
• When assigned, complete the cafeteria lock-up checklist daily and be accountable for security in this area.
• Follow CDSS plan and Code of Conduct daily.
• Work toward meeting performance standard goals.
• Maintain good housekeeping including sanitation in all areas and comply with safety practices.
• Adhere to required property control policies and procedures.
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate and abide by Serrato Corporation'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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and proper food handling procedures.
• Knowledge of general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under direction of senior personnel and follow recipes.
• High level of organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.

One to three months food service/preparation experience or related experience.

NRA Food Service Sanitation or equivalent/Safe Serve. Valid State Driver's License.

• Valid State Driver's License

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA).
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.