Line Cook - FT - Virginia Beach

Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina (Palmetto Goodwill); Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Virginia Beach is seeking a Kitchen Cook to prepare small quantities of food, including steaks, salads, and similar items. The role involves ensuring adherence to safety and cleanliness in the kitchen while following established recipes and guidelines. Candidates should possess a strong commitment to maintaining high standards in food preparation and safety, making this position essential for daily operations in the food service environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare food items such as steaks, chops, and salads.
• Strong adherence to recipes and cooking guidelines.
• Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to recipe guidelines.
• Ensure availability of cooking items during meal hours.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Maintain all work areas, equipment and cooking utensils in a clean and sanitary condition. Inspect all food items for quality and appearance prior to serving.
• Maintain proper levels safety precautions in all activities you perform. Ensure all employees and client trainees meet all safety requirements. Report any failures of equipment and personnel to meet posted safety precautions to supervisors.
• Report all inoperative equipment to the Cook in charge.
• Ensure all Goodwill Industries and Naval policies and procedures are followed.
• Other duties assigned by the Cook in charge and by the shift Lead Cook.

Job description

Independently performs moderately difficult tasks in preparing small quantities of quickly prepared food such as steaks, chops, cutlets, hamburgers, eggs, salads and other similar items. Excludes workers who exercise general supervision over kitchen activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strictly adhere to and prepare products according to the Armed Forces Recipe Service and the foodpreparation worksheet (NAVSUP 1090).
• Ensure cooking items are available according to prescribed meal hours.
• Maintain the cleanliness and operation of the bake shop/galley, and the organization of employee and client trainees.
• Maintain all work areas, equipment and cooking utensils in a clean and sanitary condition. Inspect all food items for quality and appearance prior to serving.
• Maintain proper levels safety precautions in all activities you perform. Ensure all employees and client trainees meet all safety requirements. Report any failures of equipment and personnel to meet posted safety precautions to supervisors.
• Report all inoperative equipment to the Cook in charge.
• Ensure all Goodwill Industries and Naval policies and procedures are followed.
• Other duties assigned by the Cook in charge and by the shift Lead Cook.