Cook - DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS INC

Classification:
Non-Exempt
Reports To:
Food Service Manager
Shifts available:
- 10a-7p
- Weekends required
Pay: $17.20
About Dayton Job Corps
Job Corps' national mission is to educate and train highly-motivated young people, ages 16-24, for successful careers in the nation's fastest-growing industries. Here at Dayton Job Corps Center, we support their mission by teaching eligible young people, the skills they need to become employable and independent, and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Students here have access to room and board while they learn skills in specific training areas for up to three years. The program helps them to complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, provides transitional support services, and assists them with obtaining employment. Job Corps graduates either enter the workforce or an apprenticeship, go on to higher education, or join the military.
Purpose:
Reports to the Food Service Manager. Responsible for the preparation of all center meals in accordance with pre-planned menus.
Essential Functions
- Prepares quantity of food according to menu and number of students, staff, and/or guests expected.
- Instructs Cook Helpers and student trainees in safe, hygienic methods of preparing and serving appetizing, eye-appealing meals.
- Responsible for stockroom commodities and recommending replenishment items.
- Maintains kitchen equipment in orderly workable condition. Ensures work area is safe, clean, and sanitary at all times.
- Prepares foods as directed for special center functions, visitors, and off-center work experience assignments.
- Assists in cleaning kitchen work areas and other areas as needed following each meal.
- Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.
- Acts as a responsible custodian for the assigned center property.
- Reports violations of ethical behavior.
- Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and reduction of waste.
- Identifies and reports environmental health and safety concerns. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience
- One year of food services training experience
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- Experience working with youth
- Valid food handler's certificate in the center's state
Certifications/Competencies
- Ability to cook for programs and activities held in the cafeteria
- Ability to promote the Career Success Standards (CSS) by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Computer proficiency
Minimum Eligibility Qualifications
If position requires driving, a valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required
I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work