Cook I

ServiceSource Inc; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

ServiceSource Inc in the United States is seeking a kitchen cook to prepare meals in large quantities for daily service. The shift runs 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with weekend availability and varying days off.

Responsibilities include cooking meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, and pizzas, following menu requirements, maintaining sanitation, and assisting with prep, cleaning, and serving. A cheerful, helpful demeanor and neat appearance are essential; accommodations may be provided for disabilities,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred, with at least 1 year of experience in a food service environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able, after training, to operate cooking equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare large quantities of food using various cooking methods.
• Cook meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables; prepare family-style meals for customers.
• Maintain sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards.

Skills

Team player

Organized

Reading comprehension

Numeracy

Operate cooking equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and strengthen communities. As a qualified nonprofit agency operating within the AbilityOne program, ServiceSource hires persons with significant disabilities. For the majority of direct labor positions, ServiceSource will obtain documentation of a significant disability as per the JWOD Act.

Job Summary

The work schedule for this position is 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. days off will vary and will need to have weekend availability. Prepare in large quantities, by various methods of cooking, meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, etc. Season and cook all cuts of various meats, fish, and poultry. Prepare and cook family style meals for customers in a professional manner. Requires knowledge/production using two or more ingredients (not including water) which are weighed, measured, or counted and used in preparation of menu requirements. Will also involve preparing, storing food, cleaning duties, and serving customers. A cheerful personality, a helpful attitude, and a neat well-groomed appearance are very important. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review. Cook food in large quantities according to the menu and number of persons to be served. Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards. Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques. Always keep work area neat and clean; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation. Perform other such duties as requested by the Sous Chef. Prepare food for service (i.e., fried foods, pizza, specialty sandwiches. Additional Responsibilities Serve meals. Make box lunches, assemble, and pack the meal components for pickup. Maintain high standards in food handling, serving, and replenishing in compliance with sanitation requirements of the food code and state and local laws/regulations resulting in a satisfactory or higher rating in Health inspections. Maintain high standards of cleaning and sanitation in the interior and exterior of the dining facility cleaning in compliance with sanitation requirements of the food code and state and local laws/regulations resulting in a satisfactory or higher rating in Health inspections. Follow standard operation procedures to maintain consistency of service performed. Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner and in accordance with established company policies to achieve the overall objectives of this position.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, and Certification(s)

High School diploma/General Education Diploma preferred. At least 1 year of experience working in a food service environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A well organized and self-directed individual who is a team player. An individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Must be able, after training, to operate cooking equipment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

What We Offer – for Benefit Eligible Employees May Include:

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
• A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are an E-Verify Employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks are required for all employment positions.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information ServiceSource is a 501(c)(3) organization with programs and operations in more than a dozen states and the District of Columbia. ServiceSource has affiliate organizations in Delaware, Florida, North Carolina, Utah and Virginia. Collectively, the organization serves more than 35,000 individuals with disabilities annually through a range of innovative and valued employment, training, habilitation, housing and other support services. Our proven collaborative approach helps foster a community where individuals with disabilities can succeed and thrive. Strategic partnerships with local community businesses, government entities and nonprofits help bridge the gaps for individuals with disabilities, creating sustainable opportunities that benefit the entire community and result in greater independence for the individual.