Cook II

Cook IIGlobal Connections to Employment (GCE) is a nationwide team providing jobs for people with significant disabilities, including our war-wounded veterans. Since its establishment in 1986, GCE has helped match team members to fulfilling careers, from custodial services to facilities maintenance and food services, plus other business lines in between. Working with customers from the U.S. military, commercial business and community partners – as well as federal, state and local governments – GCE is one of the country's largest private employers of persons with disabilities.The Cook II will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present large quantities of food items for various meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but GCE may identify other responsibilities. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in back of house food service or related field.Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or lead role in a food service or related field is preferred.Must be able to pass ServSafe Certification or equivalent (example: Preventative Med Food Certification); within 90-days from your GCE start date.Must possess knowledge of basic operation of kitchen.Must have the ability to read and quantify recipes and menus.Must meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on specified contract(s).Must be able to interact appropriately with customers, government personnel, subcontractor, and GCE management staff.Must understand oral and/or written instructions.Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.Physical RequirementsMay travel to and from various locations and buildings throughout the year and in various weather conditions. Most work will take place indoors. May work with cleaning chemicals. Will be required to follow the Emergency Operations Work Assignment per customer requirements. Schedules are subject to change. May require working early morning, mid-morning, afternoon, and/or evening hours as well as weekends and holidays.While performing this job's duties, the team member is regularly required to bend, crouch, walk, climb stairs and ladders, reach above head, sit (to drive), and lift up to 40 pounds. Will occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.The mental demands, physical demands, and environmental factors described here are representative of those that a team member must meet to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Job Identification 5259Job Category Food ServicesJob Schedule Full timeJob Shift VariousLocations 1800 Beach Dr, Gulfport, MS, 39507, US