Cook I

Rockhill Group; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockhill Group is seeking a Cook I at AFRH Gulfport, MS. The role involves preparing, cooking, and presenting a variety of foods for meals and events, with responsibilities that may adapt to client needs.

You will follow recipes, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure sanitation and safety standards are met. The position requires the ability to read and interpret orders, work under supervision, and maintain strong customer service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic kitchen operations.
• Ability to understand oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to read and quantify recipes and menus.
• Ability to interact with customers, government personnel, subcontractors, and TRG management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook to order foods with short prep time.
• Read orders or verbal instructions and prepare/cook as required.
• Follow recipes and product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, and serving.
• Operate kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients for culinary use.
• Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment according to rules and procedures.
• Comply with HACCP policies and procedures; report accidents and injuries promptly.
• Assist with inventory receipt and handling and accommodate special diets.
• May perform other duties as assigned and ensure superior customer service.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Read instructions

Read recipes & menus

Customer interaction

Contract eligibility

Background screening

Job description

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Job Title

Cook I

Location

AFRH - Gulfport, MS - US (Primary)

Category

Operations

Job Description

The Cook I will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present various food items for various meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events. The position's general responsibilities include those listed below, but TRG may identify other responsibilities. 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 kitchen.
• Must be able to understand oral and/or written instructions.
• Must have the ability to read and quantify recipes and menus.
• Must be able to interact appropriately with customers, government personnel, subcontractor, and TRG management staff.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on specified contract(s).
• Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

Essential Functions:

Workstations may vary depending on contract specifications and building assignment.

• Prepare and cook to order foods that may require short preparation time.
• Read food orders or receive verbal instructions for food required by patron and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
• Follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, and serving foodstuffs in eating establishments.
• Prepare foods under direct supervision or instruction by operating various kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables for culinary use.
• May clean and sanitize workstations and equipment and must follow all TRG, client, and regulatory rules and procedures.
• Comply with all HACCP policies and procedures.
• Report all accidents and injuries promptly.
• May receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs and supplies, and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets.
• May produce some batch goods using basic cooking techniques.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Understand and execute superior customer services.

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 Emergency Operations Work Assignment per customer requirements. Schedules are subject to change. May require working early morning, mid-morning, afternoon, and/or evening hours and 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. May be required to remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snow shovels or snowplows.

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