Cook at Juvenile Detention Center — Growth & DailyPay

Courtesy Products, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/prescription coverage

Dental

Vision

Basic Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Voluntary benefits

401(k) company match

DailyPay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Trinity Services Group in Buffalo, NY is seeking a dedicated Cook for an on-site position inside the Erie County Juvenile Detention Center. The role requires preparing diverse hot and cold items, following recipes, and maintaining strict safety standards to ensure timely, quality meals for residents and staff.

Ideal applicants have at least 1 year of cooking experience, can lift up to 50 pounds, and will work in a high-volume kitchen.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and at least 21 years of age.
• At least 1 year of relevant cooking experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Prior experience in cafeteria or large-volume production is a plus.
• Experience with safety procedures in a cafeteria or food service environment.

Responsibilities

• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties and completes opening and closing checklists daily.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Safely uses a variety of kitchen utensils including knives and other items.
• Must be comfortable using and operating a variety of equipment including ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Knows and complies with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, recipes, policies, and procedures.
• Handles, stores, labels, and rotates all products properly and in accordance with applicable state laws.
• Follow assigned instructions to properly stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure smooth serving of food.
• Clear understanding of menu items.
• Understand and responsible for prepping ingredients.
• Strong grasp on various cooking methods, food items, equipment, etc.
• Be able to multitask in a high-volume kitchen.
• Be able to handle hot and cold work conditions during food preparation.
• This role includes 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food prep

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Trinity Services Group in Buffalo, NY is seeking a dedicated Cook for an on-site position inside the Erie County Juvenile Detention Center. The role requires preparing diverse hot and cold items, following recipes, and maintaining strict safety standards to ensure timely, quality meals for residents and staff.

Ideal applicants have at least 1 year of cooking experience, can lift up to 50 pounds, and will work in a high-volume kitchen.