Cook

Serrato Corporation; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Serrato Corporation in Little Rock, AR seeks a dedicated kitchen helper to assist in meal preparation and dining area sanitation. You will support a 28-day menu cycle, help ensure nutrition guidelines, and maintain safe food handling practices.

Responsibilities include assisting with ordering, receiving, storing, inventorying, and issuing food, while delivering quality customer service to students and staff. Prior experience in fast-paced kitchens is preferred; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic food preparation and proper food handling procedures.
• Knowledge of general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under direction of senior personnel and follow recipes.
• High level of organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare well-balanced, nutritious meals as part of a 28-day cycle menu.
• Assist in meal service for various activities and ensure options meet guidelines.
• Maintain sanitation and safety of kitchen and dining areas.
• Help with ordering, receiving, storing, inventory, and issuing food products.
• Ensure student input into meal planning and quality service.

Skills

Food preparation

Food handling

Fast-paced environment

Recipe following

Organization

Interpersonal communication

Education

NRA Food Service Sanitation or equivalent/Safe Serve

Valid State Driver's License

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Primary Position Objective

Assists in the preparation and service of meals. Responsible for kitchen and dining area sanitation.

Brief Description Of Duties

• Prepares well-balanced, nutritious meals, which enable them to remain healthy throughout their participation in the program.
• In collaboration with the food service manager, prepares three meals per day, except on holidays and weekends, when two meals are acceptable. In lieu of the third meal, healthy snacks shall be available to students on weekends and holidays.
• Meals shall be planned and prepared using a minimum of a 28-day cycle cafeteria menu.
• Ensures meal service is provided for work-based learning, off-center activities, late arrivals, etc.
• Ensures food options and nutritional guidelines outlined in company policy and the PRH shall be provided.
• Ensures all meals and food items meet the dietary needs and desires of a diverse population, including ethnic, vegetarian, and low‑fat alternatives.
• Assists in developing and implementing procedures for ordering, purchasing, receiving, storing, inventorying, and issuing food products that ensure the prevention of fraud and abuse, protection of food and food preparation equipment and areas from contaminants, insects, and rodents, and the safe and sanitary handling and storage of food.
• Assists in implementing procedures to obtain student input into the planning and evaluation of the content and quality of the meals and service provided in order to ensure students have input into meal planning and are satisfied with the center food service.
• Ensures the safety, health, and security of students, staff, and property.
• Provides quality customer service to the students that we serve at all times.
• When assigned, completes the cafeteria lock‑up checklist on a daily basis and is accountable for security in this area.
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Works towards meeting performance standard goals.
• Maintains good housekeeping to include sanitation in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation's core values and operating principles.
• Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate career success skills.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participation in PRH‑mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic food preparation and proper food handling procedures.
• Knowledge of general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work under direction of senior personnel and follow recipes.
• High level of organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Experience

One to three months food service/preparation experience or related experience.

Education

NRA Food Service Sanitation or equivalent/Safe Serve. Valid State Driver's License.

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Valid State Driver's License

Benefits Offered

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.