Cook Assistant

RESPOND, INC.; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RESPOND, INC. seeks a Cook Assistant to support culinary operations in Camden. The role involves preparing food and maintaining kitchen hygiene in a full-time position. Candidates with a high school diploma and kitchen experience are encouraged to apply for this entry-level role with competitive pay.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company Paid Life Insurance/AD&D

401 K

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen operations required.
• Understanding of food health and safety regulations essential.
• Must have excellent time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Cook in food preparation activities.
• Cleaning and sanitizing food preparation areas.
• Managing inventory and organizing the storeroom.

Skills

Experience in kitchen operations

Understanding of food health and safety regulations

Exceptional time management and organizational skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Thoroughness and attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED or higher education required

Job description

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Base pay range

$15.50/hr - $15.50/hr

WHO WE ARE: Respond, Inc. is a charitable, not for profit 501 (c) (3) organization created by community residents to enhance and promote the economic independence and general welfare of individuals and families residing in Camden City and County. This mission is carried forth in the provision of comprehensive services in early learning centers, and programs for homeless adults. At Respond our motto is "Empowerment through Early Education".

RESPOND, Inc. is looking for a Cook Assistant. This position ensures the kitchen is orderly, and assists Cook to prepare and arrange food. It also ensures the Cook has everything required to run the kitchen efficiently. This is a 30 hour per week position, non-exempt, Monday through Friday.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assisting the Cook in food preparation activities, such as cleaning, cutting, chopping and peeling food ingredients
• Cleaning and sanitizing the food preparation areas based on company and industry hygiene codes and health and safety standards
• Washing, disinfecting and properly storing cooking and kitchen utensils and equipment
• Buying, weighing and storing ingredients and food supplies
• Operating a variety of kitchen appliances and instruments including cutters, knives, mixers and ovens
• Managing inventory, unloading supplies and organizing the storeroom
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Experience in kitchen operations
• Understanding of food health and safety regulations
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma/GED or higher education required
  
  

Compensation

• $15.50 per hour
  
  

We Offer The Following Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Paid Life Insurance/AD&D
• Supplemental/Voluntary Benefits
• 401 K
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout the kitchen and center
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at a time
• Must be able to bend, kneel, and squat as required
  
  

Respond, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, civil union status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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