Cook I

Shineforth Child & Family Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Shineforth Child & Family Services in Richmond, VA seeks a Cook I to accurately prepare, cook, portion, and present a variety of hot and cold foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The role supports special events and adheres to HACCP and safety guidelines while maintaining high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma or GED with 1–2 years of cook experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook foods following recipes and guidelines.
• Prepare food for a la carte service and batch production.
• Follow HACCP policies and maintain clean, organized workstations.
• Attend safety trainings and ensure proper lifting and safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARYThe Cook I will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods to include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and occassionally special events. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but may include additional duites as assigned.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPrepares and cooks to order foods that may require short preparation time.May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte.Prepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local guidelines and regulations to ensure high quality food service is provided.Always provides the highest quality of service to customers.Follows basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foods for consumption in eating establishments.Prepares food under direct supervision or instruction by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetable, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use.Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.May clean and sanitize workstations and equipment and must follow all Shineforth, regulatory rules and procedures.Attend all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.Comply with all HACCP policies and procedures.Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.May receive inventory, move and lift food supplies.Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL DESIGNATIONThis position has been designated as an Essential Personnel position by the Agency. This means that the duties and responsibilities of your position are essential to the safe and secure operation of the agency or the program in which you work. As an essential employee, you shall be responsible for getting to work or remaining at work as needed during times of buildings and grounds breakdowns, extreme weather conditions or natural disasters.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or GED; 1 – 2 years cook experienceCOMPUTER SKILLSTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSCurrent driver's license and acceptable driving record per agency guidelines, with proof of auto insurance. Serve Safe certification is required and must be obtained within 90 days of hire.PAY RANGE$15.00 - $19.50 hourlyDrug Free WorkplaceEqual Opportunity EmployerQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position requires an individual to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or GED; 1 – 2 years cook experienceCOMPUTER SKILLSTo perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSCurrent driver's license and acceptable driving record per agency guidelines, with proof of auto insurance. Serve Safe certification is required and must be obtained within 90 days of hire.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; bend; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Repeated hand-wrist movement required. Corrected vision to normal range; normal hearing and talking is required for verbal communications. Ability to use a variety of kitchen equipment and machines as referenced. Good memory and recall is necessary for the accurate and timely transfer of data/information.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. This is a drug free environment. See Agency Employee Handbook, Substance Abuse for clarification.