Cook (6393)

Cook

PMC-Hampton Roads AC Kroc Community Center - NORFOLK, VA 23502 Start Date 06/15/2026 End Date 06/29/2026

Salary Range $14.64 - $17.57 Hourly Position Type Part Time with Benefits 20 or More Job Shift Any Travel Percentage None Category Food Service

About This Opportunity

Schedule/Hours: Part-time, flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

This position is responsible for:

Under the general supervision of the Chef, the Cook prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares meals, beverages and snacks; washes and chops fruits and vegetables; mixes beverages and arranges snacks.
• Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled; ensures appropriate proportions are provided.
• Prepares food in accordance with the proper methods and procedures as given by the Food Services Manager.
• Cooks and completes the presentation of meals to ensure compliance with recipes and health standards; ensures appropriate utilization of surplus and leftovers; ensures all food served for each meal is maintained at appropriate serving temperatures.
• Maintains, stores and organizes food and kitchen supplies inventory and equipment; maintains written inventory; properly rotates food and discards when necessary.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Knowledge of cleaning practices, methods, and techniques.
• Ability to assist in the preparation and presentation of meals.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.

• Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

Employee Benefits:

• Employee discounts on Kroc Center programs
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.

What We Are Looking For In You

High School diploma or equivalent, and one year experience cooking food for large groups, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

ServSafe certified. Valid State Drivers License. (Preferred)