Cook

TKC Holdings, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

DailyPay

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 4%

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Life Insurance & AD&D

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Trinity Services Group in Jacksonville, NC is hiring a cook for the Samarcand Training Academy, paying $19.00/hour. You will follow recipes and guidelines, lead a cooking station, and work with a team to deliver hot and cold items while ensuring food safety standards.

The role reports to a Food Service Director and is located onsite inside a jail/correctional facility; benefits include health coverage, 401(k) with match, PTO, tuition reimbursement, paid training, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of relevant cooking experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience cooking in a cafeteria or large‑volume facility.
• Experience with safety procedures in a food service environment.

Responsibilities

• Refer to Daily Prep List at shift start and complete opening/closing checklists.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers and mixers.
• Handle, label, and rotate products following state laws.
• Stand for extended periods and assist team to produce dishes.
• Collaborate with the Food Service Director to ensure timely service.

Skills

Cooking experience

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safety procedures

Food handling knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Wage Rate

$19.00/hour

Work Location

On-Site

Overview

Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth? At Trinity Services Group, we have created something special, a better place to work and grow. Many employees start just expecting a paycheck but end up with a rewarding career. We provide exceptional training and a clear career path.

We also offer a $250 bonus for completing our Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days!

We now also offer DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages. Work Today, Get Paid Today!

We are proud to be a military and veteran friendly employer.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• DailyPay® - Work Today, Get Paid Today
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Voluntary Benefits including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, and more.

About This Position

This position is working at the Samarcand Training Academy in Jacksonville, NC paying $19.00/hour.

The Cook prepares a variety of food items following assigned work instructions, menus and guidelines while following food safety and food handling procedures. The Cook also shows experience preparing hot and cold food items and all standardized knife cuts. You will exercise problem-solving skills to resolve issues that potentially arise. You will follow recipes, while managing their assigned station with team members to produce dishes promptly.

You will report to a Food Service Director. This position is located onsite inside of a jail/correctional facility.

Our ideal Cook excels at the following:

• Passionate about food and service
• Have a understanding of food handling regulations
• Desire to always learn more
• Work as a team member
• Adapt to changes quicklyFlexible

Essential Functions/Main Responsibilities

• Refers to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned tasks and completes opening and closing checklists daily.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Must be comfortable using and operating a variety of equipment including ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers.
• Handle, stores, labels, and rotates all products following applicable state laws.
• You will have physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Be able to stand and be on your feet for much of the scheduled shift.
• Other responsibilities as determined by our needs.

What You'll Need

• We require a high school diploma or GED, and that you are at least 18 years of age.
• At least one (1) year of relevant cooking experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Prior experience cooking or kitchen experience in a cafeteria or large volume production facility.
• Experience with safety procedures as typical in a cafeteria or food service environment.

EEO Statement

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