Cook

CL b26e2053 4b41 46e1 ad40 428e12af00c0; Glade Spring (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

People Incorporated of Virginia is hiring a Cook for the Glade Spring Head Start Center. This full-time role prepares nutritious daily meals for children and staff in compliance with USDA, state, and Head Start regulations.

The position includes ordering, inventory, data entry, and maintaining food safety and kitchen sanitation. Certifications: ServSafe required within 3 months of hire; one year of safe food handling preferred.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification required within three months of hire
• Minimum one year of safe food handling experience preferred
• Ability to read and follow recipes

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious daily meals for children and staff in accordance with USDA, state and Head Start regulations
• Order food from approved vendors and conduct inventory
• Ensure food safety and kitchen sanitation
• Perform data entry and complete required documentation

Skills

Food prep

Recipe reading

Efficient workflow

Job description

People Incorporated of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Cook for the Glade Spring Head Start Center. This is a full time position. Position prepares nutritious daily meals to children and staff in accordance with USDA, state and Head Start regulations. Orders food from approved vendors, conducts inventory, ensures food safety and kitchen sanitation, conducts data entry and completes required documentation. ServSafe certification required within three (3) months of hire is required. One year experience in safe handling and preparation of food and sanitization maintenance of a kitchen preferred.

We believe in changing our communities for the better- and together, we can make a difference. Your work at People Incorporated will contribute to our vision of building futures and realizing dreams for clients and their families. You might be a good fit to work with us if:

• Making a difference in your career is important to you.
• You want to work alongside other caring professionals who are dedicated to improving their communities.
• You prefer a casual work environment.

You might be a good fit for the position of Cook if you:

• Have the ability to handle food preparation and kitchen equipment
• Have the ability to read and follow recipes.
• Have the ability to work efficiently and turn out meals rapidly.

Benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability; accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans. Employees also receive 15 paid holidays and a very generous paid time off program.

People Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer Program and a smoke/drug free workplace. Auxiliary Aids and Services are Available Upon Request to Individuals with Disabilities. For access to Virginia Relay (Telecommunications Relay Service) dial "711" or toll free 800 828 1120 (TTY) or 800 828 1140.

Position is open until filled.

Monday through Friday; 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
40 hours/weekly