Cook

Eckerd Connects

Indiana (PA)

On-site

USD 20,000 - 28,000

Full time

43 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Health Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
9 days of Vacation
11 Paid Holidays
Retirement with 5% match
Workers Compensation
AD&D Insurance
PSLF Eligible Employer

Job summary

Eckerd Connects in Monroe, VA seeks a Cook I to prepare center meals, establish menus, and manage daily dining operations with emphasis on safety and sanitation.

Minimum high school diploma and 2+ years of food prep; ServSafe certification preferred. Benefits include low-cost insurance, paid holidays, and a 5% employer match retirement plan.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • 2+ years’ food preparation training and related work experience preferred.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a ServSafe food safety certification.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.
  • Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with workplace policy.
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

Responsibilities

  • Cook I is responsible for preparing center meals, establishing menu, and determining quantities of food needed.
  • Plans and coordinates procedures necessary for day-to-day operation of center dining facility.
  • Efficient and timely arrangement, servicing, and clean-up of meals.
  • Cook I maintains complete inventory file on food and equipment, ensures minimum waste through storage and utilization.
  • Maintains strict safety and sanitation codes and procedures.
  • Submits weekly activity and other reports as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation
Safety consciousness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving andmaking adifferencein the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

  • Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 9 days of Vacation in the first year of service
  • Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
  • Workers Compensation
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Hourly Rate: $17.20

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Cook I is responsible for preparing center meals, establishing menu, and determining quantities of food needed.
  • Plansandcoordinatesproceduresnecessaryforday-to-dayoperationsofcenterdiningfacility.
  • Efficient and timely arrangement, servicing, and clean-up of meals.
  • Cook I maintains complete inventory file on food and equipment, ensures minimum waste through efficient storage, inventory, and food utilization.
  • Maintains strict safety and sanitation codes and procedures.
  • Submits weekly activity and other reports as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • 2+ years’ food preparation training and related work experience preferred.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a ServSafe food safety certification.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.
  • Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location
Old Dominion Job Corps
1073 Father Judge Rd
Monroe, VA 24574

Connect with Us video:https://vimeo.com/1170824876?fl=pl&fe=sh
Please follow the link for more information about this program:https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org. Relay Services Dial 711.

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Location(s)

1073 Father Judge RoadJob Corps Services, Monroe , Virginia 24574-2771 , United States

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Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. If you need assistance or accommodation, email adarequest@eckerd.org. Relay Services Dial 711.

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