Cook Helper

ParadigmWorks Group Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Vision insurance

Job summary

ParadigmWorks Group, Inc. in Hartford Job Corps Center is seeking a Cook Helper to join the Food Services team. ServSafe certification is required, along with HS or GED. Job Type: Full-time.

The Cook Helper takes direction from the supervisor and assists with food preparation, line setup, and sanitation duties to ensure safe, healthy meals for students. On-site role with competitive benefits and steady shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have ServSafe certification.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and breakdown the serving line.
• Set up, dismantle and clean the salad bar.
• Rotate perishable items to ensure fresh products.
• Wash, cut, and chop vegetables, fruits, and meats.
• Prepare dips and condiments.
• Measure ingredients and prepare sandwiches.
• Prep for breakfast and assist on the serving line.
• Operate the dishwasher and wash pots, pans, and utensils.
• Wipe and sanitize surfaces; sweep and mop kitchen areas daily.
• Clean garbage cans and take out trash; maintain high sanitary standards.
• Carry pans, kettles and trays; work as part of a team.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Attention to detail

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ParadigmWorks Group, Inc. is seeking a Cook Helper to join Hartford Job Corps Center's Food Services team. Must have ServSafe certification. Shift: M,W,T,F 6am-3pm; Sun 9am-6pm. $19.23/hour. The Cook Helper takes direction from the supervisor and cooks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsiblities

• set-up and breakdown the serving line
• set up, dismantle & clean the salad bar
• ensure perishable items are rotated at end of shift so only fresh products are served to students.
• May be asked to wash, cut, and chop vegetables, fruits, meats
• prepare dips & condiments
• measure ingredients
• prepare sandwiches
• prep for breakfast
• assist on serving line
• Must be physically able to operate the dishwasher
• wash pots, pans & cooking utensils
• wipe & sanitize surfaces
• sweep & mop lunchroom and common areas in the kitchen and food prep areas - daily requirements of the job.
• Also, cleaning garbage cans, taking out trash, and other duties to ensure highest sanitary standards are maintained.
• Ability to carry pans, kettles and trays of food to and from workstations, stove and refrigerator.
• Efficiency, cleanliness, ability to operate as part of a fine-tuned team charged with providing appealing and healthy meals to students are a must.

ServSafe certification is required. HS or GED.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick timePaid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Education

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification

• ServSafe certification (Required)