Cook

Job Details Job Location: ALM-Alexandria LA Corps - Alexandria, LA 71301Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or MoreJob Category: Food ServiceThis 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: Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals. 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. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: 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. 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. Benefits: Aflac PTO Voluntary Life Insurance WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: High School diploma or equivalent, and Two year’s experience cooking food for large groups, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr