Assistant Cook

Adams And Associates Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates, Inc. in Philadelphia is seeking staff to assist in the preparation and presentation of meals and beverages while delivering excellent customer service to students.

You will transport meals, stock serving lines, and help maintain clean, safe food service areas in a structured environment. The role emphasizes mentoring students, collaborating with departments, and following center leadership directions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; advanced education preferred.
• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe certification.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with young adults in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of quality meals and beverages.
• Provide excellent customer service and positively engage with students.
• Transport prepared meals from kitchen to serving line and keep stations stocked.
• Perform kitchen clean-up, including washing dishes and sanitizing food preparation and service areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all food service areas in accordance with health and safety standards.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality completion of assigned tasks.
• Follow established attendance, accountability, and productivity standards.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize daily responsibilities to meet deadlines.
• Mentor and model Career Success Standards in accordance with PRH guidelines.
• Collaborate with staff across departments to support student services and center operations.
• Identify issues, evaluate solutions, and follow up to ensure resolution.
• Follow direction from Center leadership, including temporary cross-department assignments.
• May supervise and train Job Corps Work-Based Learning students.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Mentoring

Supervision

Food service

ServSafe certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Advanced education

Job description

Fuel the Future- Prepare meals, build connections, and inspire inner city youthJob Description:Assist in the preparation and presentation of quality meals and beveragesProvide excellent customer service and positively engage with studentsTransport prepared meals from kitchen to serving line and keep stations stockedPerform kitchen clean-up, including washing dishes and sanitizing food preparation and service areasMaintain cleanliness and organization of all food service areas in accordance with health and safety standardsEnsure timely, accurate, and high-quality completion of assigned tasksFollow established attendance, accountability, and productivity standardsPlan, prioritize, and organize daily responsibilities to meet deadlinesApply job knowledge effectively and proactively maintain required skillsMentor and model Career Success Standards in accordance with PRH guidelinesProvide appropriate supervision of students, promoting positive behavior and accountabilityCollaborate with staff across departments to support student services and center operationsCommunicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writingIdentify issues, evaluate solutions, and follow up to ensure resolutionFollow direction from Center leadership, including temporary cross-department assignmentsMay supervise and train Job Corps Work-Based Learning studentsPerform other duties as assignedHigh School Diploma or equivalent required; advanced education preferredPrevious food service experience preferredAbility to obtain ServSafe certificationStrong customer service and communication skillsAbility to work effectively with young adults in a structured environmentPhysical ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and crouchAbility to lift up to 40 pounds or assess when assistance is needed“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.”