Cook - K12 (2902)

Genuine Foods; Fairfax (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook for a school setting. This role involves preparing nourishing meals while adhering to strict food safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills and a customer service orientation, making a positive impact on students' well-being. Join a supportive team that values growth and collaboration, and take advantage of career advancement opportunities in a mission-driven environment focused on enhancing health and happiness through food.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ year of line cook or culinary experience required.
• Willingness to learn USDA compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to daily menu and recipe standards.
• Ensure food safety and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety Standards

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

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About Genuine Foods

At Genuine Foods, we create nourishing food environments at schools and workplaces through great-tasting and wholesome meals, made from genuine ingredients. We are a growing social enterprise that uses food to enhance health, productivity, and happiness. We believe that fresh, scratch-made food, combined with unparalleled service and meaningful enrichment programs, can transform lives and build community. Our focus is food service management, but our impact goes beyond the plate, achieved through collaboration with our customers, partners, and dedicated team.

About This Position

The Cook position will be located in a school setting. The cook performs a variety of responsibilities related to preparing and serving food according to the daily menu and recipe standards. There are opportunities to learn culinary skills and advance your career. We are a supportive team that values and respects each other. The ideal candidate enjoys working with students and educators and has a strong customer service orientation.

• Ensure food safety standards are followed at all times.
• Cook and prepare food correctly based on recipes and specifications provided by the Chef/Genuine Foods.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure all food is prepared on time for service.
• Maintain a clean working environment and assist with cleaning duties.
• Keep area stocked and organized.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.
• Must be flexible and team-oriented.
• At least 1 year of line cook or culinary experience.
• Willingness to learn USDA National School Lunch Program compliance requirements.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and level-headedness.
• Punctuality and adherence to time and attendance policies.
• Able to climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Interest in and commitment to Genuine Foods’ mission to use food to support students’ physical and mental well-being.
• Ability to work in a school environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Career growth opportunities

Our Values:

Trustworthiness: Integrity, transparency, reliability, consistency, quality, and excellence in delivery.

Personal accountability: Ownership, problem-solving, learning from mistakes, and financial stewardship.

People first: Human-centered solutions, teamwork, hospitality, empathy, and cultural responsiveness.

Entrepreneurial spirit: Adaptability, responsiveness, willingness to innovate, and going the extra mile.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services

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