Cafeteria Cook - Fast-Paced Kitchen, Nutritious Meals

Westover Job Corps Ctr; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Education & Training Resources LLC/Westover Job Corps Center in Chicopee, MA is seeking a Cook to prepare center meals and manage daily operation in a campus cafeteria. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting light to moderate items, and operating commercial kitchen equipment with attention to safety.

The position may include some evenings and weekend hours based on operational needs. A high school diploma or GED and 2 years of food service experience are required, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of work experience in a cafeteria/food service setting.
• ServSafe certification preferred or able to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menus and daily meal counts.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation and HACCP procedures.
• Maintain food inventory, production records and temperature logs.
• Store leftovers properly and keep kitchen and dining areas clean.
• Report safety or sanitation concerns promptly.
• Assist in training and supervising culinary arts/work-based learning students.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Cook Education & Training Resources LLC/Westover Job Corps Center in Chicopee, MA is seeking a Cook to prepare center meals and manage daily operation in a campus cafeteria. The role requires standing for long periods, lifting light to moderate items, and operating commercial kitchen equipment with attention to safety.

The position may include some evenings and weekend hours based on operational needs. A high school diploma or GED and 2 years of food service experience are required, with