Cook (8374)

Cook

ALM-Tupelo Ms Corps - Tupelo, MS 38804 Start Date 09/28/2026 End Date 10/17/2026

Overview

Category Food Service

About This Opportunity:

This position is responsible for:

Plans, 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:

• Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
• 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.
• Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.
• Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service.
• Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.
• Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.

What We Are Looking For In You :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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:

Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification within 21 days of hire

Applicable state, local and/or program contract certifications or licenses

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled