Cook- Native Harvest Catering

Cook For SMSC Food Services

As a Cook for SMSC Food Services, you will produce food for Native Harvest Catering events. Enjoy weekly pay, and health benefits. This position will prepare from scratch foods for Native Harvest Catering within SMSC Food Services. This position will support the preparation and execution of catered events, ensuring high-quality food production, adherence to food safety standards, and excellent service for our guests and clients. Cooks must excel at teamwork, have flexibility, a commitment to maintaining a safe workplace, and a strong work ethic are all vital for success. Must enjoy working with children. Hourly rate up to $23.00, depending on experience.

Contribute to the overall success of SMSC Food Services by completing tasks as assigned by Leadership, ensuring all operations run efficiently and meet quality standards. Prepare, cook, and deliver high-quality meals for customers, staff, and community members, following established recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines. Ensure food is stored, rotated, and labeled properly to maintain freshness and safety, in accordance with food safety regulations. Maintain cleanliness and safety in all kitchen areas by washing dishes, pots, and pans, sweeping and mopping floors, disposing of trash and compostables, and completing more in depth cleaning projects as assigned. Support the operations of multiple SMSC Food Service areas, including the SMSC Healing Center, Native Harvest Catering, and other internal units, by performing duties as determined by Senior Leadership.

Must be at least 18 years old. Proven experience as a cook in ala carte kitchens, catering. Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware. Knowledge of various procedures and methods. Ability to follow all sanitation procedures. Pass background check, work physical and drug test. Valid Class D driver's license required with a good driving record. Has the physical abilities to perform the required job duties with or without accommodations, including on feet 100% of time. Capacity to handle and lift up to 60lbs. as needed.

Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities. Generous benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms, free uniform cleaning and tuition reimbursement.

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