Cook

Position Title: Cook Reports To: Food Services Supervisor The Cook position provides support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-based technical and academic training and job placement assistance to program eligible youth ages 16-24. Summary of Duties: The Cook position is responsible for coordinating meal preparation, supervises kitchen and cafeteria activities, and keeps a clean and safe environment. Description of Duties: Prepares and serves appetizing, attractive, and nutritional meals for trainees. Prepares food in accordance with planned menu. Prepares food in large quantities in accordance with defined specific tasks or standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ensures proper storage of usable and non-usable leftovers. Ensures the maintenance and proper temperature for both hot and cold food items. Maintains acceptable standards of personal and area cleanliness when handling and preparing meals. Keeps assigned work areas well organized and clean. Cleans, mops, and empties waste when assigned or as needed. Handles food in a sanitary manner, including receipt, preparation and storage. Maintains food temperature records. Maintains equipment logs. Prepares monthly inventories. Records usage of leftovers. Maintains daily usage logs. Records number of meals served at each mealtime and documents number of staff and visitors. Assures proper equipment use and maintenance. Uses food service equipment including meat slicer, blender, food processor, mixer, ovens, grill, knives and other items as necessary. Cleans, sanitizes, and ensures equipment is maintained in good working order. Notifies supervisor when repairs or replacements are needed. Maintains a safe work environment. Education/Experience : High School Diploma or equivalent Certifications/Licenses: Valid state driver's license Equal Opportunity Statement Human Learning Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law