Cook

Shreveport Job Corps Center; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Shreveport Job Corps Center in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Cook to support meal preparation for trainees and supervise kitchen and cafeteria activities. This full-time role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and CPR/First Aid certification.

The Cook will ensure proper food temps, safe storage, maintain cleanliness, and record meal counts and inventory. You will work under the Food Services Supervisor in a federally-funded Job Corps program.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale food service is a plus.
• Ability to follow menus and SOPs.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meal preparation and supervise kitchen and cafeteria activities.
• Prepare and serve meals for trainees according to planned menu.
• Maintain proper food storage and temperature controls for hot and cold items.
• Keep work areas organized and clean; sanitize equipment and surfaces.
• Record usage, leftovers, and monthly inventories; document meals served.
• Operate and maintain food service equipment and report needs.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Cook

Full Time Shreveport, LA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 4406

Salary Range: $17.23 To $17.23 Hourly

Position Title: Cook

Location: Shreveport Job Corps Center, Shreveport, LA

Reports To: Food Services Supervisor

The Cook position provides support for a U.S Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-based technical and academic training and job placement assistance to program eligible youth ages 16-24.

Summary of Duties: The Cook position is responsible for coordinating meal preparation, supervises kitchen and cafeteria activities, and keeps a clean and safe environment.

Description of Duties:

• Prepares and serves appetizing, attractive, and nutritional meals for trainees.
• Prepares food in accordance with planned menu.
• Prepares food in large quantities in accordance with defined specific tasks or standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensures proper storage of usable and non-usable leftovers.
• Ensures the maintenance and proper temperature for both hot and cold food items. M aintains acceptable standards of personal and area cleanliness when handling and preparing meals.
• Keeps assigned work areas well organized and clean.
• Cleans, mops, and empties waste when assigned or as needed. Handles food in a sanitary manner, including receipt, preparation and storage.
• Maintains food temperature records.
• Prepares monthly inventories. Records usage of leftovers.
• Records number of meals served at each mealtime and documents number of staff and visitors.
• Assures proper equipment use and maintenance.
• Uses food service equipment including meat slicer, blender, food processor, mixer, ovens, grill, knives and other items as necessary.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and ensures equipment is maintained in good working order. Notifies supervisor when repairs or replacements are needed.
• Maintains a safe work environment.

Education/Experience :

• HIgh School Diploma or equivalent

Certifications/Licenses:

• CPR/First Aid certifications

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