Cook II - Patrick Space Force Base Dining Facility

MISSION:

The mission of BAC is to provide persons with disabilities innovative services and opportunities to achieve personal success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform cook duties at Patrick Space Force Base: Riverside Dining in an efficient and effective manner. Reports to the site leadership team.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions below is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this job. Other duties may be assigned based on business need.

• Provide instruction to other Cook personnel, ensure all work gets started and set work pace. Ensure proper methods are used in accomplishing assigned task to include answering questions regarding procedures, policies and written instructions. Provide necessary materials to workers to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Use a full range of quality cooking procedures from common and frequently used new or difficult recipes. Prepare a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces and gravies.
• Coordinate work to ensure everyone has adequate work. Check work in progress and when completed to ensure all instructions have been followed.
• On a day-to-day basis prepare multiple menu items for one meal which involve planning and coordination steps to ensure that all items are ready for serving at the same time.
• Keep management informed of overall work operation (e.g., activities, progress, delays), workers’ abilities and training requirements.
• Assure established safety and housekeeping procedures are followed by all workers on shift.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Some commercial cooking experience required
• Must be able to pass a background screening for access to the work areas
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• None

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

• Must be able to work harmoniously in a team environment with a diverse workforce
• Work at a reasonable pace for the job duties assigned and physical ability
• Good communication skills (e.g., able to effectively respond to common inquiries or complaints)
• Able to follow basic instructions with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Reasoning Ability: Able to identify issues or problems, evaluate and draw valid conclusions.
• Attentive to detail for quality performance.
• Must know food handling and storage practices; and the ability to appropriately requisition food supplies.

TRAVEL:

None.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE):

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requirements will vary depending on the assigned tasks. This position does require the following; repetitive lifting, push/pull, carrying, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling and prolonged standing. Will involve lifting/moving up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations, when practical, can be offered to accomplish the above requirements.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Tasks are regularly performed inside without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, heat, cold, rain, fumes).
• Will need to use any personal protective (safety) equipment as designated properly and consistently.
• Involves exposure to hazardous materials (i.e., cleaning solutions and bio-waste hazards).
• Required training provided by the company.
• Some tasks may be performed independently with little supervision.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity.

Availability: Full time

Schedule: Sunday, 11am-7pm, Monday - Thursday, 11:30am-7:30pm (once a month must work Reserve weekend a Saturday)

Salary: 19.49/HR

Benefits:

• Free medical insurance including dental and vision for employees, and a buy-up option is available.
• Medical opt-out plan is available for qualified employees.
• Paid holidays and sick time.
• Paid vacation is available after one year of employment based on the number of hours worked.
• Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan on the first of the month following their date of hire.
• Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan after one year of employment and based on the number of hours worked.
• Additional Supplemental benefits are available including Accident, Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and Hospital.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Accepting applications until positions filled…

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