School Cook (temporary)

Position Summary

Are you tired of working in a kitchen for low pay and zero appreciation? Are your skills going to waste working for a chain restaurant where you're treated like a number? Do you want to be a mentor to underprivileged youth looking to make a better life for themselves? Then we have the job for you!

The Exeter Job Corps Center operated by Adams and Associates, Inc., is hiring a temporary Cook II to cover a staff out on leave. As part of the professional cafeteria staff, you will be responsible for the preparation of the meals in accordance to the planned menu at the Center, ensure sufficient food is prepared, minimizes waste; and participate in kitchen clean-up to facilitate sanitizing of all food service areas.

This position is temporary, but may lead to full-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Food Service staff during assigned shifts in the absence of management staff.
• Oversees food serving, dining room activities and student conduct.
• Prepares food in accordance with planned menu. Prepares food in sufficient quantities and with sufficient care to meet student nutritional needs and health standards.
• Carries out instructions given orally or in writing.
• Makes recipe calculations involving fractions and percentages. Utilizes production schedule to minimize waste and to prepare sufficient quantities of food.
• Stores and disposes of food in the proper manner.
• Cleans kitchen area, equipment, and cafeteria as required to ensure sanitation and cleanliness of all food service areas.
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of quality food.
• Renders good customer service skills and engages young adults.

WHY WORK FOR US?

• Highly competitive pay and exceptional health benefits - we offer a free medical, dental, and vision package!!!
• Onsite cafeteria with amazing prepared food options designed and cooked by our talented culinary students and staff
• Fully equipped gymnasium with basketball hoops
• State-of-the-art workout room with free weights, treadmills, and nautilus equipment - you can cancel that expensive gym membership!!!
• A beautiful 22-acre campus, ideal for lunchtime walks
• Located less than 10 minutes from the highway
• Courteous, team-oriented staff

WHAT IS EXETER JOB CORPS ACADEMY?
We support the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Our center specializes in Culinary Arts, Welding, Electronics Engineering, and Certified Medical Assistant.

EMPLOYMENT AT EXETER JOB CORPS
Employment at Exeter Job Corps is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, employment verification, education verification, professional reference check and motor vehicle record check for positions that require driving.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefer two to three years of experience in food service. Must be able to obtain ServSafe credentials.
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.