Cook Assistant

Job Corps; Vergennes (VT); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Northlands Job Corps is seeking a dependable Cook Assistant to support daily food preparation and dining services for students and staff. The role helps prepare and serve meals, ensure kitchen and dining areas are clean, and guides culinary arts and work-based learning students in proper food preparation and storage practices.

Essential duties include preparing quantities per menus, observing safety regulations, assisting with serving, and maintaining equipment and facilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand written instructions and communicate effectively in English.
• At least three months of related work experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation, storage, safety, and sanitation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare appropriate quantities of food based on menus and serving numbers.
• Follow food-safety regulations and proper handling procedures.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Clean and maintain kitchen, dining areas and equipment.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and clean dishes and utensils.
• Inspect and clean food-service equipment.
• Assist with receiving, moving and storing food and supplies.
• Supervise and assist students with food preparation and sanitation.
• Assist with supervising leisure-time staff and students in work-based learning.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Basic cooking methods

Kitchen equipment familiarity

Instruction following

Interpersonal relationships

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Northlands Job Corps is seeking a dependable Cook Assistant to support daily food preparation and dining services for students and staff. This position assists with preparing and serving meals, maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen and dining facilities, and guiding culinary arts and work-based learning students in safe food preparation and storage practices.

Essential Duties

• Prepare appropriate quantities of food based on established menus and the number of students and employees being served.
• Follow all local, state, and federal food-safety regulations and proper food-handling procedures.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Clean and maintain kitchen, dining room, food-service equipment, and assigned work areas.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and clean dishes, utensils, and cookware.
• Inspect and clean food-service equipment.
• Assist with receiving, moving, and storing food, equipment, and supplies.
• Supervise and assist culinary arts and work-based learning students with proper food preparation, sanitation, and storage practices.
• Assist with supervising leisure-time employees and students participating in work-based learning activities.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of food-preparation, storage, safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Knowledge of basic methods for preparing, cooking, and serving food.
• Familiarity with kitchen utensils, appliances, and food-service equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students and staff.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and similar computer applications.

Education and Experience

• Ability to read and understand written instructions and communicate effectively in English.
• At least three months of related work experienc