Cook - Full-Time

Lynchburg, VA; Lynchburg (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lynchburg is seeking a qualified full-time Cook to prepare and serve meals in a secure detention facility. The role requires working all shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays, and collaborating with kitchen staff under supervision.

You will operate various kitchen equipment, follow a set menu, ensure health and sanitation standards, and participate in kitchen cleanup and inventory tasks. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and complete required trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree.
• Experience in cooking foods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meats, vegetables and other foods in accordance with menu
• Maintains health and sanitary standards
• Strong attention to detail
• Operates standard cooking equipment such as ranges, mixers, food choppers and other kitchen equipment
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure that all orders are prepared and served in a timely manner
• Readies meals for transport and serving in each pod
• Cleans kitchen, equipment, and washes dishes
• Conducts routine inventory count of silverware
• Assists in estimating and ordering food supplies
• Receives and stacks food supplies
• Dates and rotates food on shelves when food is delivered
• Carries out trash, boxes (broken down) and garbage
• Ensure that all equipment is in good working order and report any issues to management

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posting number: 03593

Department: Juvenile Services

Job classification: COOK

Posting type: Open

Categories: Food Services, Human Services

Summary

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Looking for a qualified full-time Cook to prepare and serve meals in a secure detention facility. Must be available to work all shifts and on evenings, weekends and holidays. Work is performed in a team environment under the regular supervision of the Food Service Supervisor. Must work well with others. Must be able to cook and prepare meals according to a set menu and to operate various types of kitchen equipment, and responsible for kitchen clean‑up. Work rotating shift as needed: 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Salary negotiable depending on relevant experience.

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Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.

• Prepares and cooks meats, vegetables and other foods in accordance with menu
• Maintains health and sanitary standards
• Strong attention to detail
• Operates standard cooking equipment such as ranges, mixers, food choppers and other kitchen equipment
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure that all orders are prepared and served in a timely manner
• Readies meals for transport and serving in each pod
• Cleans kitchen, equipment, and washes dishes
• Conducts routine inventory count of silverware
• Assists in estimating and ordering food supplies
• Receives and stacks food supplies
• Dates and rotates food on shelves when food is delivered
• Carries out trash, boxes (broken down) and garbage
• Ensure that all equipment is in good working order and report any issues to management

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree. Experience in cooking foods in large quantities. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Supplemental information

Prior to employment must have Criminal Record Check, and reference checks completed, and Child Protective Services check initiated. Prior to onset of employment must have tuberculin and drug screen as part of physical examination. Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and obtain ServSafe certification.