Cook I

GCE - Global Connections to Employment; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

GCE - Global Connections to Employment in Crestview, Florida, is hiring a Cook responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting food for meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of kitchen operations, be able to read recipes, and interact well with customers. The role requires passing background screenings, and being physically able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Inclusivity is emphasized as GCE is an Equal Opportunity employer, encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Qualifications

• Must possess knowledge of basic operation of a kitchen.
• Ability to read and quantify recipes and menus.
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, cook, and present food items for meal periods.
• Interact with customers and team members appropriately.
• Travel to various locations as required.

Skills

Knowledge of kitchen operation

Ability to read recipes and menus

Customer interaction skills

Understanding oral/written instructions

Job description

The Cook

The Cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of food items for various meal periods to include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but GCE may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess knowledge of basic operation of a kitchen.
• Understand oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to read and quantify recipes, and menus.
• Interact appropriately with customers, government personnel, subcontractor, and GCE management, and team members.
• Meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on specified contract.
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

Physical Requirements:

• May travel to and from various locations and buildings throughout the year and in various weather conditions.
• Most work will take place indoors.
• May work with cleaning chemicals.
• Will be required to follow the Emergency Operations Work Assignment per customer requirements.
• Schedules are subject to change.
• May require working early morning, mid-morning, afternoon, and/or evening hours as well as weekends and holidays.
• While performing this job's duties, the team member is regularly required to bend, crouch, walk, climb stairs and ladders, reach above head, sit (to drive), and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Will occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

The mental demands, physical demands, and environmental factors described here are representative of those that a team member must meet to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Global Connections to Employment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.