Cook I Full-time

GCE; Pensacola (FL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Cook I to accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of food items for breakfast, lunch, dinner and special events. The role supports client accounts and must adhere to menu specs and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has basic kitchen knowledge, can read recipes and follow instructions, and interact professionally with customers, government personnel, and teammates while meeting eligibility

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic kitchen operations.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Ability to read and quantify recipes and menus.
• Interact professionally with customers, government personnel, subcontractors, and GCE management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, cook and present a variety of food items.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch, dinner and special events.
• Follow client account requirements and maintain food safety standards.

Job description

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is a nationwide team providing jobs for people with significant disabilities, including our war-wounded veterans. Since its establishment in 1986, GCE has helped match team members to fulfilling careers, from custodial services to facilities maintenance and food services, plus other business lines in between. Working with customers from the U.S. military, commercial business and community partners - as well as federal, state and local governments - GCE is one of the country’s largest private employers of persons with disabilities. Learn more at GCE.org.

Overview

The Cook I 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.

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