School Cook

Genuine Foods; Idlewood (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

Genuine Foods in Idlewood, Louisiana is hiring a full-time Cook to prepare and serve wholesome meals in a school setting. You will follow daily menus and recipe standards, work with a supportive team, and help deliver nourishing food and friendly service to students and staff.

This role offers opportunities to learn culinary skills, a mission-driven workplace, and benefits as part of a growing social enterprise.

Qualifications

• 1 year of line cook or culinary experience.
• Willingness to learn the USDA National School Lunch Program compliance.
• Must be punctual, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Able to climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food in accordance with daily menu and recipe standards.
• Cook and prep food; coordinate with team to ensure on-time service.
• Maintain a clean, stocked, organized work area.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned and be flexible and team-oriented.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Teamwork

Punctuality

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.