Cook

Riverview School is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team & help provide nutritious, high-quality meals to students & staff in a supportive, mission-driven environment. This position plays an important role in creating a positive dining experience while helping support a diverse population of students & adult program participants ranging from adolescence through adulthood. Working closely with Riverview’s Lead Cook & culinary leadership team, the Cook will assist with all aspects of daily meal preparation, food service, kitchen operations, & food safety. The ideal candidate is dependable, collaborative, organized, & committed to maintaining high standards of quality & consistency. Responsibilities Prepare & serve meals for students & staff using standardized recipes & established production procedures. Maintain the highest standards of food quality, food safety, cleanliness, & kitchen organization. Receive, store, & rotate food & supply deliveries. Assist with inventory management & food production records. Complete required food safety & HACCP documentation, including temperature & sanitation logs. Support special events, community meals, & fundraising activities. Assist with dishwashing, cleaning, & organization of kitchen & storage areas as needed. Communicate student preferences & feedback to culinary leadership. Build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, & visitors. Follow all Riverview policies, food service standards, & Department of Health regulations. Qualifications At least one year of professional cooking experience. ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain certification before employment. Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, & basic cooking techniques. Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, & preparation quantities accurately. Strong communication, teamwork, & organizational skills. Flexibility & willingness to adapt to changing priorities. Commitment to Riverview’s mission & belief in the potential of every student. Physical Requirements Ability to lift, carry, & push supplies & boxes up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, & reach to store/retrieve supplies. Ability to walk extended distances, climb stairs, & generally navigate a large campus environment. Occasional environmental exposures to inclement weather. Other Requirements Legal authorization to work in the US. Suitable background check & fingerprinting results. CPR/AED/Standard First Aid or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr Riverview School