Assistant Cook

Adams And Associates Inc; Grafton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates, Inc. in Grafton, MA is seeking an Entry Level Food Service Worker to assist in preparing and presenting meals for students. This role supports kitchen operations and helps ensure smooth service while upholding sanitation standards.

You will assist with cleaning, dishwashing, transporting meals, and supervising Work-Based Learning students as needed. Prior food service experience is a plus; ServSafe credentials are preferred where possible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Advanced degrees preferred.
• Prefer previous experience in food service.
• Must be able to obtain ServSafe credentials.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and presentation of quality food.
• Renders good customer service skills and engages young adults.
• Assists in kitchen clean-up, washing dishes, cleaning and sanitizing the food preparation area to ensure sanitation and cleanliness of all food service areas.
• Transports finished meals from preparation area to serving line. Keeps serving counters stocked with prepared food.
• Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
• Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
• Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities.
• Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
• Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Sanitation

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Grafton - N. Grafton, MA 01536

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $21.57 - $21.57 Hourly

Job Category: Entry Level

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting in the preparation of food and beverages for consumption by students. Assists in kitchen clean-up to facilitate sanitizing of all food service areas.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION

May provide supervision and training to Job Corps Work-Based Learning students assigned to the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the preparation and presentation of quality food.
• Renders good customer service skills and engages young adults.
• Assists in kitchen clean-up, washing dishes, cleaning and sanitizing the food preparation area to ensure sanitation and cleanliness of all food service areas.
• Transports finished meals from preparation area to serving line. Keeps serving counters stocked with prepared food.
• Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
• Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
• Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.
• Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
• Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
• Provides quality services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of requisite services.
• Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.
• Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.
• Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
• Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Advanced degrees preferred. Prefer previous experience in food service. Must be able to obtain ServSafe credentials. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.