School Cook

Genuine Foods; Glendale (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Career Growth

Job summary

Genuine Foods in Massachusetts is seeking a School Cook to prepare and serve meals in a school setting, following daily menus and recipe standards. You will work with the Chef and team to ensure meals are prepared on time and safety procedures are followed.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of line cook experience, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn USDA NSLP compliance. This full-time role offers benefits and opportunities to grow within a mission-driven food service

Qualifications

• 1 year of line cook or culinary experience.
• Ability to follow recipes and standards.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Willingness to learn NSLP compliance and policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety standards are followed at all times.
• Cook and prep food according to recipes and specifications.
• Coordinate with team to have meals ready for service.
• Maintain a clean, organized working environment and assist with cleaning tasks.
• Be flexible and work well in a team; assist with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Line cook experience

Food safety standards

Customer service orientation

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

ABOUT GENUINE FOODSAt 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 together with unparalleled service and meaningful enrichment programs can transform lives and build community. Food service management is what we do, but what we achieve together with our customers, our partners and our dedicated team goes beyond the plate.Mon-Fri ScheduleABOUT THIS POSITIONThe Cook position will be located in a school setting. The cook performs a variety of job responsibilities relating to preparing and serving food in accordance with the daily menu and recipe standards. There are opportunities to learn culinary skills to 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 superior customer service orientation.Ensure food safety standards are being followed at all timesCook and prep food correctly based on recipes and specifications provided from the Chef/Genuine FoodsCoordinate with team members to ensure all food is prepared on time for serviceMaintain a clean working environment and help the team with any additional cleaning dutiesKeep area stocked and organizedPerform any additional duties as assignedMust be flexible & team-oriented!1 year of line cook or culinary experienceWillingness to learn the compliance requirements of the USDA National School Lunch Program.Positive attitude, strong work ethic and level headedness.Punctual and able to adhere to the time and attendance policy.Able to climb stairs and lift up 50 lbs.Interest in and committed to Genuine Foods’ mission to use food to help students enhance their minds, bodies and happiness.Must be able to work in a school environment.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits and Perks:Paid Time OffHoliday payMedical, dental and vision benefitsCareer GrowthGENUINE VALUESTrustworthiness: Integrity. Transparency. Reliability. Consistency. Best quality possible. Delivery excellence.Personal accountability: Ownership in solving problems. No excuses. Never compromising. Learn from mistakes. Financial stewardship of the bottom line (ours and customers’), without sacrificing quality.People first: Human centered solutions/approach. Whole person. Teamwork. Hospitality. Every single person matters. Humanity. Empathy. Meeting people where they are. Culturally responsive.Entrepreneurial: Adaptable. Nimble. Go the extra mile. Responsive. Encouraged to try new things.