Temporary Assistant Cook - Reidsville, NC

Overview

Posting Number: PG195733TM

Position Number: 11

ASO
3640

Position Type:
Temporary

• Assist the Food Service Director in daily planning and preparation of meals for approximately 2000 annual visitors of the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center.
• Help ensure kitchen operations comply with state and local health requirements.
• Possess basic food knowledge and cooking skills.
• Wash, chop, peel, cut, and/or mix ingredients for salad/fruit bar.
• Prepare the assigned meal for the day with awareness of allergens and cross-contamination.
• Availability to work open and/or close kitchen shifts as needed.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, work areas, and equipment.
• Maintain dining room cleanliness after meals and take out trash as needed.
• Receive deliveries using FIFO to rotate stock in the cooler, freezer, and dry storage; assist with maintaining inventory levels for ordering.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Food Service Director.

• Minimum Experience/
  
  Education:
  
  High School Diploma or Equivalent; at least 1 year of kitchen experience; basic knowledge of allergens and food preparation/safety guidelines.
• Department
  
  Required Skills:
  
  Be comfortable working around children of all ages and large groups; possess positive customer service skills, professionalism, ability to work independently and follow directions; be detail oriented and adaptable; able to make decisions in the absence of the Food Service Director.
• Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,
  
  Education:
  
  Valid driver’s license.
• Required License or Certification:
  Serv Safe Manager Certification.

• Job City & State:
  Reidsville, NC.
• Department:
  Betsy Jeff Penn 4H Educational Center.
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Temporary-Service Maintenance.
• Working Title:
  
  Temporary Assistant Cook - Reidsville, NC.
• Work Schedule:
  
  20-40 hrs per week.
• Other Work/Responsibilities: n/a.

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees.
• LEAD courses to enhance your career.
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
• Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs to support work-life balance.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $17/hr

Job Open Date: 01/26/2026

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