Cook

Human Learning Systems LLC; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Human Learning Systems LLC is seeking a Cook for the Shreveport Job Corps Center. The role supports meal preparation, supervises kitchen and cafeteria activities, and maintains a clean, safe environment for trainees and staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and CPR/First Aid certification, with duties including inventory, portioning, and adherence to SOPs for nutritious meals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates meal preparation and supervises kitchen and cafeteria activities.
• Ensures a clean and safe environment in the kitchen and dining area.
• Prepares and serves meals according to planned menus.
• Maintains proper storage of leftovers and tracks food temperatures.
• Keeps inventory records and documents meals served and staff/visitors.
• Operates and maintains food service equipment safely.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Cook

Full Time Shreveport, LA, US

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

Equal Opportunity Statement Human Learning Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law