Cook (FT/PT)

Paycom - ATS; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a dependable cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals in our facility, following planned menus and standardized portions.

The role requires placing meals on schedule, maintaining sanitary kitchens, and complying with health and safety regulations. Experience cooking for large groups and ability to lift heavy loads are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a cook.
• Able to prepare a wide range of foods.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food prep.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Strong organizational skills to manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience cooking for large groups preferred; special diets experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals according to planned menus using standardized portions.
• Serves meals at scheduled times and keeps to prep schedules.
• Performs post-service clean-up and maintains sanitation standards.
• Keeps kitchen and service areas clean and sanitary.
• Accounts for resident, staff, and guest meals according to procedures.
• Observes and reports any problems with the Food Service Department.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety knowledge

Physical stamina

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience cooking for large groups

Job description

The Cook prepares and serves nutritious, attractive meals and maintains the cleanliness of the food production and service areas. The ideal candidate has demonstrated skills as a cook and can prepare a wide range of foods skillfully while following the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Prepares and serves meals as indicated on planned menus using standardized portion sizes and approved substitutionsEnsures that meals are served at scheduled times, planning and organizing food preparation tasks appropriatelyCompletes all clean-up duties as needed after each meal serviceFollows cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists to ensure kitchen and food service areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary conditionEnsures that resident, staff, and guest meals are accounted for according to established proceduresEnsures that resident food preferences are metObserves and reports to the Director of Food Service or Executive Director any problems, concerns, or issues regarding the Food Service DepartmentPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications & Physical Requirements:Must demonstrate successful employment as a cookMust be able to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfullyMust be able to regularly lift up to 30 pounds, to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time standingMust have a working knowledge of the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparationMust be able to organize and use time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervisionEducation & Experience:High School Diploma or GED requiredTwo or more years of experience cooking for large groups preferredExperience preparing special diets preferred, including low sodium, low cholesterol, diabetic, and vegetarianThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions required of a person in this position. I have read the above job description, understand the conditions set forth therein, and will perform these duties to the best of my ability.