Assistant Cook ( Dish washer and Prep) (63930)

Adams and Associates; Drums (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Associates is seeking a food service assistant to support the preparation and presentation of meals for students. The role involves assisting with kitchen cleanup, sanitizing areas, and transporting meals to serving lines, while maintaining cleanliness and quality.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with ServSafe credentials or the ability to obtain them. Previous food service experience is preferred, and strong customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe credentials preferred; must be able to obtain ServSafe credentials.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of quality food.
• Provide good customer service and engage with students.
• Assist in kitchen clean-up and sanitizing of food areas.
• Transport finished meals from prep to serving line and keep counters stocked.
• Produce quality work in a thorough and timely manner.
• Maintain attendance and productivity standards.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize assignments to meet deadlines.
• Assist in mentoring and supervising student workers.
• Support staff across departments to ensure effective supervision and services.
• Accept direction from management and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Advanced degrees preferred

Job description

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.

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.

EEO & Diversity Policy

Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic 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 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, 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. Support and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities