Assistant Cook (61221)

Adams and Associates, Inc.; Roscoe (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Insurance (medical)

401k match

Life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Wellness program

Meal discounts

Gym access

Job summary

Delaware Valley Job Corps is seeking a motivated food service staff member to support meals for students at our Callicoon, NY campus. You will assist in food preparation, maintain sanitary kitchen areas, and help supervise students in the department.

The role emphasizes delivering quality service, collaborating with staff and contributing to a safe, respectful environment for youth pursuing education and employment training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food and beverages for students.
• Assist in kitchen clean-up and sanitation of food prep areas.
• Provide supervision and training to Work-Based Learning students in the department.
• Deliver high-quality supervision and management for the student population.
• Maintain attendance, accountability and productivity standards.

Job description

Description Are you looking to launch a rewarding career helping today's youth? DVJCC is an incredible program where you can have a meaningful impact on the lives of our students while teaching them independent living and employability skills. Delaware Valley Job Corps is an education and training center located in beautiful Callicoon, NY. We are a Center which uses student-focused programs to ensure successful training and employment placement for each individual we serve. With a capacity of 208 students, we strive to achieve excellence for each student. We are looking for exceptional employees to join our team of professionals.

Benefits

• Competitive wage 11 paid holidays a year
• Generous vacation and sick time accruals
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits offered through VOYA Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Dependent care FSA
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership after one year of service with employer matching
• Voluntary STD/LTD and life insurance
• FREE Employee Assistance Program including will preparation, travel assistance, and identity theft ($0 cost to employees)
• Robust Wellness Program that includes free and discounted services in addition to monetary incentives for making healthy decisions
• Discounted all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner for $2.50 per employee, per meal
• Gym and weight room available for use when students are not utilizing these areas.

Schedule

• Sunday
• Monday OFF, Tuesday
• Friday 10am
• 7pm, Saturday 9:30am
• 6:30pm
• Pay rate: $18.61 per hour

Responsibilities

• 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. May provide supervision and training to Job Corps' Work-Based Learning students assigned to the department. o Assists in the preparation and presentation of quality food. o Renders good customer service skills and engages young adults. o Assists in kitchen clean-up, washing dishes, cleaning and sanitizing the food preparation area to ensure sanitation and cleanliness of all food service areas. o Transports finished meals from preparation area to serving line. Keeps serving counters stocked with prepared food. o Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner. o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards. o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines. o Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties. o Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH. o 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. o Provides quality services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of requisite services. o 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. o 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. o Works in partnership with staff from all Departm