Assistant Cook (61443)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

11 paid holidays a year

Generous vacation and sick time

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

VOYA/HSA/FSA options

401k with employer match

STD/LTD and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Discounted meals

Gym access

Job summary

Delaware Valley Job Corps Center in Callicoon, NY is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant to support meal preparation, serving and sanitation for our youth program. You will help maintain quality cuisine and a positive dining environment for students aged 16-24, while upholding safety and cleanliness standards.

The role offers a stable full-time schedule (Tues–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 9:30am–6:30pm with Sundays and Mondays off) and a competitive hourly pay of $18.61.

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 effecti e su

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. Embark on your career with DVJCC by applying today! 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. If you are interested in shaping the lives of our 16-24 year old students and have a passionate approach to supporting our youth through the Job Corps program then launch your career at Delaware Valley Job Corps. We are looking for exceptional employees to join our team of professionals.

Benefits of the Position Include:

• 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:

Tues - Fri 10am-7pm, Sat 9:30am-6:30pm, Sun & Mon OFF

Pay:

Pay: $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.

• 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 effecti e su