Cook Helper

Insights Training Group, LLC; Prestonsburg (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical – 3 Tier Options

Health Savings Account

Employer Paid Life and AD&D

Annual Earnings bonus

Job summary

Insights Training Group, LLC is seeking motivated Dining/Food Service Assistants at the Carl D Perkins Job Corps Center in Kentucky. You will assist cooks and the Food Services Manager with meal preparation, serving, and sanitation, ensuring a clean, organized dining area and proper food handling.

Responsibilities include setting up serving lines, rotating perishables, and serving students, staff, and guests in a courteous, efficient manner.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) and some related experience preferred.
• Experience in food service is strongly preferred.
• NRA Food Service Sanitation or Serve Safe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist cooks and Food Services Manager with food preparation, serving, and sanitation.
• Set up and breakdown of serving line and dining area.
• Keep dining and kitchen areas clean and organized; restock as needed.
• Assist with rotating perishable items to ensure freshness.
• Serve students, staff, and guests in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Operate kitchen equipment (dishwasher, slicer, mixer) and follow safety rules.

Skills

Food service

Sanitation

Dishwashing

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Dishwasher

Slicer

Mixer

Job description

Description

We have an exciting new job opportunity for you at the Carl D Perkins Job Corps Center! We are currently seeking energetic, talented applicants! At Insights Training Group LLC, we see every day as a chance to create a positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusiveness, service, integrity, community, and family. Come join our amazing team!

• We offer a competitive salary and a full comprehensive benefit package to full-time employees:
• Medical – 3 Tier Options
• Health Savings Account
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• 1 x annual Earnings·
• Employer Paid Short-term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K - Safe Harbor match of 100% up to 3% of pay and then 50% on the next 2% of pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 12 Paid Holidays

• We offer a competitive salary and a full comprehensive benefit package to full-time employees:
• Medical – 3 Tier Options
• Health Savings Account
• Live Health Online·
• Dental· Vision·
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• 1 x annual Earnings·
• Employer Paid Short-term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K - Safe Harbor match of 100% up to 3% of pay and then 50% on the next 2% of pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bereavement Leave
• Sick Time· Vacation Time
• 12 Paid Holidays

"Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities."

DEPARTMENT

Food Services

REPORTS TO

Food Services Manager

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Assists the cooks and Food Services Manager in preparing, serving, and sanitation of the dining facility, equipment, and surfaces.

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.

Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.

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

Clean 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.

Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.

Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate career success skills.

Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory.

Performs other duties as assigned within the individual’s scope and capabilities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience in food service strongly preferred. NRA Food Service Sanitation or equivalent/Serve Safe.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand and walk; to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must move 25 pounds. capabilities this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.