Cook II

Adams And Associates Inc; Town of Callicoon (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Generous vacation & sick time

401k with 5% match

ESOP eligibility

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program with incentives

Discounted meals

Job summary

Adams and Associates Inc. seeks a Cook II at Delaware Valley Job Corps Center in Callicoon, NY. The cook will prepare meals from planned menus, ensure proper portions, and maintain quality through sanitation and safety standards.

Responsibilities include supervising staff when needed, managing kitchen operations, and delivering good customer service to students in a structured environment. High school diploma required; healthcare/food service experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial or institutional cooking preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to follow recipes and calculate measurements for large quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals per planned menus and recipes.
• Supervise food service staff and Work-Based Learning students during shifts.
• Maintain clean, sanitary kitchen, dining and prep areas and report issues to management.
• Provide quality customer service and positive interactions with students.

Skills

Food service cooking

Recipe following

Portion control

Sanitation knowledge

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cook IILocation: Delaware Valley Job Corps Center, Callicoon, NY$62,353 per year • Full-time roleMonday 5:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday-Thursday 7am-4pm, Friday: 5:30am-2pm / Saturday & Sunday offDelaware Valley Job Corps is an education and training center located in beautiful Callicoon, NY. We operate with student-focused programs to ensure successful training and employment placement for each individual we serve.The Cook II is responsible for preparing meals according to the planned menu while ensuring proper portions, food quality, nutrition, and sanitation. This position may also supervise Food Service staff and Work-Based Learning students during assigned shifts.RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare and cook meals according to planned menus, recipes, and established food safety standards.Prepare sufficient quantities of food while minimizing waste and maintaining proper portion control.Perform recipe calculations and use production schedules to ensure meals are prepared accurately and efficiently.Properly store, rotate, and dispose of food in accordance with food safety requirements.Oversee food service, dining room activities, and student conduct when management staff are not present.Supervise and provide guidance to Food Service staff and Work-Based Learning students as assigned.Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen, equipment, cafeteria, and food preparation areas.Provide quality customer service and positive interactions with students.Monitor food quality and report shortages, equipment issues, or other concerns to management.Follow all applicable Job Corps, health department, OSHA, and food safety requirements.Work cooperatively with Food Service and other Center staff to support student needs.Maintain reliable attendance, productivity, and accountability.Perform other duties as assigned.BENEFITS11 paid holidays per yearGenerous vacation & sick time401k with 5% match and ESOP eligibilityMedical, dental & vision insurance & optional voluntary benefitsFREE Employee assistance programWellness program with incentivesDiscounted meals for just $2.50Access to the on-site gym when availableHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.Previous commercial, institutional, or food service cooking experience preferred.Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, food safety, and kitchen operations.Ability to follow recipes, calculate measurements, and prepare food in large quantities.Ability to work effectively with students and staff in a structured environment.Must be able to obtain ServSafe certification.“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.