Culinary Prep & Kitchen Support

Etrky; Vermont; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Etrky is seeking a Cook Assistant in Vergennes, VT to support meal preparation and dining services. This role involves following menus, maintaining safety standards, and assisting with service in a school or institutional setting.

Responsibilities include cleaning, equipment operation, supervising student helpers, and coordinating with staff to ensure smooth meal service while adhering to sanitation guidelines and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 3 months work related experience preferred.
• Must be ServSafe-certified or have the ability to be certified.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prepares quantities of food according to the menu and number of students/employees, in accordance with local, state, and national food safety regulations.
• Assists in serving food.
• Adheres to all state guidelines concerning food safety and proper food handling procedures, and Cleans assigned areas.
• Cleans and maintains dining room and kitchen facilities.
• Operates dishwashing equipment.
• Cleans and checks service equipment.
• Assists in moving and storing supplies.
• Supervises and assists culinary art and work-based learning students in proper food preparation and storage.
• Assists in supervising leisure time employees and work-based learning.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Food preparation methods

Kitchen utensils use

Instruction following

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

ServSafe certification

Driver's license

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Cooking utensils

Job description

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Cook Assistant

Regular/Hourly/Non-Exempt Service Vergennes, VT, US

30 days ago Requisition ID: 7866

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

At the Northlands Job Corps Center: assists in preparing center meals and performs routine maintenance tasks.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Prepares quantities of food according to the menu and number of students/employees, in accordance with local, state, and national food safety regulations.

· Assists in serving food.

· Adheres to all state guidelines concerning food safety and proper food handling procedures, and Cleans assigned areas.

· Cleans and maintains dining room and kitchen facilities.

· Operates dishwashing equipment.

· Cleans and checks service equipment.

· Assists in moving and storing supplies.

· Supervises and assists culinary art and work-based learning students in proper food preparation and storage.

· Assists in supervising leisure time employees and work-based learning.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

· Knowledge of safety and sanitation requirements in food preparation and storage

· Knowledge of methods of preparing cooking and serving food

· Working knowledge of the uses of kitchen utensils and equipment

· Ability to follow oral and written instructions

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

· Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel and Outlook, etc.

EXPERIENCE:

· 3 months work related experience preferred

· Must be ServSafe-certified or have the ability to be certified

· Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record