Cook

Steppingstone Inc; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local food service agency in Fall River is seeking a Cook to prepare daily meals, check deliveries, and maintain kitchen safety standards. This role requires cooking experience, Serve Safe Certification, and the ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting up to 40 pounds. The candidate must be flexible with shifts including weekends and holidays. A valid driver's license is also required for business-related travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of cooking experience.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Required a valid driver's license due to business-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals and check order deliveries.
• Maintain a safe and clean kitchen.
• Assist other cooks and observe health and safety requirements.

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Education

High School or General Education Diploma (GED)

Tools

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Description

The Cook works as an integral part of the Food Service Department. The Cook performs, but is not limited to the following duties: preparing daily meals, checking order deliveries and maintaining a safe and clean kitchen. When necessary perform CPR including Heimlich maneuver. This position requires a flexible schedule including 1st stand 2nd shifts which will include weekends and holidays. The agency has the right to change shifts based on the needs of the organization.

Position Specific Duties

• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing workstations.
• Preparation of ingredients for meals, washing of vegetables, chopping, and seasoning.
• Responsible for the cooking and serving the daily breakfast, lunch and dinner meals.
• Responsible for checking all orders delivered.
• Handles, stores, and rotates products properly.
• Maintain walk-in cooler and freezer in accordance with Board of Health regulations.
• Assisting other cooks in preparing food or helping other food service team members when needed.
• Responsible for picking up supply orders at the Food Bank.
• Observe all health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• High School or General Education Diploma (GED) preferred.
• Minimum of one year of cooking experience.
• Serve Safe Certification required.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Required a valid driver's license due to business-related travel.