Cook Helper

Serrato Corporation; Marion (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Counseling Service

Job summary

Serrato Corporation is seeking a dedicated team member to assist in kitchen operations and dining services in the Marion, VA area. You will support cooks, maintain sanitation, and help with serving line setup and breakdown.

The role emphasizes cleanliness, timely communication, and collaboration with staff to ensure a safe and inviting dining experience for students, staff, and guests.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic sanitation and cleaning procedures.
• Knowledge of general kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and breakdown of serving line.
• Keep dining and kitchen area clean and organized.
• Notify staff of items to replenish and restock.
• Assist with dishes when necessary.
• Assist in inventory of supplies.
• Operate kitchen equipment including dishwasher.

Skills

Sanitation knowledge

Food service basics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NRA Food Service Sanitation or Safe Serve

Valid State Driver's License

Tools

Dishwasher

Slicer

Mixer

Job description

Primary Position Objectives Assists the Cooks in preparing, serving, and sanitation of the dining facility, equipment, and surfaces.

Primary Position Objectives Assists the Cooks in preparing, serving, and sanitation of the dining facility, equipment, and surfaces.

Brief Description Of Duties

• Responsible for the set up and breakdown of serving line.


• Responsible to help keep the dining and kitchen area clean and organized.


• Notify staff of items that need to be replenished and restocked.


• Responsible for helping to rotate perishable items at the end of the shift, to help ensure fresh product.


• Responsible for serving students, staff, and guests in a pleasant, efficient, courteous and professional manner.


• Responsible for assisting with dishes when necessary.


• Responsible for the changing and emptying of trash receptacles.


• Responsible for coming to work neat and clean and in proper attire.


• Be familiar with the communication system in the event of an emergency.


• Responsible for assisting with some programming and activity events when required.


• Assists workers engaged in preparing foods by performing any combination of duties to include washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits.


• Cleans, cuts, and grinds meats, poultry, and seafood.


• Dips food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them.


• Stirs and strains soups and sauces. weighs or measures designated ingredients.


• Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator.


• Stores foods in designated areas, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and food spoilage.


• Clean and sanitize kitchen and commons area(s), equipment and utensils, segregates and removes garbage, and steam-cleans or hoses garbage containers.


• Distributes supplies, utensils, and portable equipment, using hand truck.


• Assists in inventory of expendable and non-expendable supplies and materials.


• Operate kitchen equipment including dishwasher, slicer, mixer, etc.


• Know and follow all safety and sanitary rules and regulations related to food handling.


• Works towards meeting performance standard goals.


• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.


• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.


• Maintains good housekeeping/sanitation in all areas and complies with safety practices.


• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.


• Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation's core values and operating principles.


• Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate career success skills.


• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.


• Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of basic sanitation and cleaning procedures.


• Knowledge of general kitchen equipment and appliances.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to work under direction of senior personnel.


• High level of organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Experience

One to three months food service/preparation experience or related experience.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• NRA Food Service Sanitation or equivalent/Safe Serve.


• Valid State Driver's License

Benefits Offered

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.


• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off


• 401(k) retirement plan with company match


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer


• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.