Temporary Cook Assistant

Education & Training Resources LLC; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to weight rooms

Low-cost meals ($3 per meal)

Job summary

Education & Training Resources LLC is seeking a Temporary Cook Assistant for Onondaga County, Oneonta, NY. The role involves helping prepare center meals, serving staff and students, and maintaining kitchen areas in line with safety guidelines.

Responsibilities include food prep, cleaning, operating dishwashers, and supervising Culinary Arts and Work-Based Learning students. Requires ServeSafe or ability to obtain certification, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 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 written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Proficient in using computer software such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of food items and with serving food to staff and students.
• Adheres to all state guidelines concerning food safety and proper food handling procedures.
• Prepares quantities of food according to the menu and the number of students/employees in the facility, in accordance with the local, state, and national food safety regulations.
• Cleans and maintains the dining room and kitchen facilities.
• Operates dishwashing equipment.
• Cleans and checks service equipment.
• Assists in moving and storing supplies.
• Supervises and assists the Culinary Arts and Work-Based Learning Students in proper food preparation and storage.
• Assists in Supervising the Leisure Time Employees and Work-Based Learning Students.

Skills

Safety & sanitation

Food preparation

Food serving

Written & verbal instructions

Teamwork

Microsoft Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServeSafe certification (or ability to certify)

Valid driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Temporary Cook Assistant

On-Call/Hourly/Non-Exempt/Temp Service Oneonta, NY, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 7761

Salary Range: $17.75 To $17.75 Hourly

Position Functions:
Assists in preparing center meals and performs routine maintenance tasks.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation of food items and with serving food to staff and students.
• Adheres to all state guidelines concerning food safety and proper food handling procedures.
• Prepares quantities of food according to the menu and the number of students/employees in the facility, in accordance with the local, state, and national food safety regulations.
• Cleans and maintains the dining room and kitchen facilities.
• Operates dishwashing equipment.
• Cleans and checks service equipment.
• Assists in moving and storing supplies.
• Supervises and assists the Culinary Arts and Work-Based Learning Students in proper food preparation and storage.
• Assists in Supervising the Leisure Time Employees and Work-Based Learning Students.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees will perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

• 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 written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Proficient in using computer software such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 months of work-related experience
• Ability to fluently read and write in English
• Must have ServeSafe certification, or the ability to get certified
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Medical Coverage with Reduced Rates for Employees
• Dental and Vision
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance (dismemberment, dislocation, or fracture) on or off the job
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance (supplements your medical plan)
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Free access to our Weight and Cardio Rooms, and low-cost meals from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal) daily

ADA Requirements:

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, requirements may be made to accommodate disabled individuals reasonably. However, no accommodation may be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or impose any undue hardship on the company.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The term "Qualified Individual with Disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of the position.

Physical Activities:

• Reading, writing, and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC Screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about, or walking for occasional or frequent periods
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, kitchen equipment, and utensils
• Kneeling, and bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects
• Must be able to lift to 50lbs

Working Conditions:

• Campus and school cafeteria setting
• Exposure to heat from ovens, burners, and steam trays
• Moderate exposure to fumes, smoke, or gases, solvents, greases, and oils
• Exposure to cutting and slicing equipment and other machinery with moving parts
• Exposure to moderate to high volumes of noise from kitchen equipment and students
• May be required to work a flexible schedule to include early evenings and/or weekends

Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

As of September 17, 2023: Under the NYS DOL Pay Transparency Law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation with coworkers.