What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook II position at ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC?
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ABOUT WOODLAND AND JOB CORPS CENTER
The Woodland Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the following areas: Electrical Wiring, Carpentry, Building Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Advanced Training - Culinary Arts and Hotel & Lodging. We also assist students with job placement upon completion of their educational and career technical training.
ABOUT ADAMS & ASSOCIATES
Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!
Adams and Associates employs more than 2,000 staff members across the United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to 24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials.
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the preparation of the meals in accordance to the planned menu. Ensures sufficient food is prepared, minimizing waste. Participates in kitchen clean-up to facilitate sanitizing of all food service areas.
Schedule: Saturday to Wednesday 9:30 am - 6:30 pm, OFF Thursday and Friday.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly wage
- Free Health, Vision and Dental insurance
- Opportunities for professional development
- Positive and inclusive work environment
- Making a difference in the lives of young individuals
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION
May provide supervision and training to Job Corps’ Work-Based Learning students. Will provide supervision and training to kitchen staff in coordination with the Food Service Manager. 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
o Supervises Food Service staff during assigned shifts in the absence of management staff.
o Oversees food serving, dining room activities and student conduct.
o Prepares food in accordance with planned menu. Prepares food in sufficient quantities and with sufficient care to meet student nutritional needs and health standards.
o Carries out instructions given orally or in writing.
o Makes recipe calculations involving fractions and percentages. Utilizes production schedule to minimize wasteand to prepare sufficient quantities of food. o Stores and disposes of food in the proper manner.
o Cleans kitchen area, equipment, and cafeteria as required to ensure sanitation and cleanliness of all food service areas.
o Assists in the preparation and presentation of quality food.
o Renders good customer service skills and engages young adults.
o Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
o Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties. o Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH
o Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
o Provides quality services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of requisite services.
o Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.
o Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.
o Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
o Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
o Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Advanced degrees preferred. Prefer two to three years of experience in food service. Must be able to obtain ServSafe credentials.
“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.
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