Cook I (Part-time)

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Job Summary

The Cook I (Part-time) independently perform moderately difficult tasks in preparing small quantities of quickly prepared food such as steaks, chops, cutlets, hamburgers, eggs, salads, and other similar items.

Primary Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

Cook food according to the menu and number of persons to be served.

Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards. Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.

Keep all work areas neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation.

Bake desserts on occasion.

Read and follow recipes and/or production requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

Serve meals. Make box lunches, assemble, and pack the meal components for pickup.

Maintain high standards in food handling, serving, and replenishing in compliance with sanitation requirements of the food code and state and local laws/regulations resulting in a satisfactory or higher rating in Health inspections.

Maintain high standards of cleaning and sanitation in the interior and exterior of the dining facility cleaning in compliance with sanitation requirements of the food code and state and local laws/regulations resulting in a satisfactory or higher rating in Health inspections.

Prepare hot and cold foods, and properly store food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage.

Operate a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, season and knead foodstuffs for cooking, serving, and storing.

Follow standard operating procedures to maintain consistency of service performed. Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner and in accordance with established company policies to achieve the overall objectives of this position.

Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Certifications

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.

At least 1 year of experience working in a food service environment required.

HACCP certified preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A well organized and self-directed individual who is a team player.

Ability to maintain a positive attitude.

Ability to communicate with co-workers and customers with professionalism and respect.

Ability to provide clear directions and responds to people.

An individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Must be able, after training, to operate cooking equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee may occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

ServiceSource is a leading nonprofit disability resource organization with programs and operations in 12 states and the District of Columbia. ServiceSource has regional offices located in Delaware, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. Collectively, the organization serves more than 25,000 individuals with disabilities annually through a range of innovative and valued employment, training, habilitation, housing and other support services. Our proven collaborative approach helps foster a more inclusive and supportive community where individuals with disabilities can succeed and thrive. Strategic partnerships with local community businesses, government entities and nonprofits help bridge the gaps for individuals with disabilities, creating sustainable opportunities that benefit the entire community and result in greater independence for the individual.

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4 Easy Steps to Apply

Step 1:Apply online to an open position.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact the Program Outreach Specialist in your region using the list below.

Step 2: Submit completed Introductory Data Sheet and Resume to a local ServiceSource contact

Step 3: Submit Comprehensive Release form to a local ServiceSource contact

Step 4: Submit Documentation of Disability letter to a local ServiceSource contact

Program Outreach Specialists by Location

Aurora/Colorado Springs, Colorado

(719) 510-2328

Co-Jobs@servicesource.org

Fort Worth, Texas

(571) 455-8541

Tx-jobs@servicesource.org

Newport News/Fort Eustis, Virginia

(757) 503-1222

FtEustis-jobs@servicesource.org

Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland

(703) 970-3697

VAMDDC-Jobs@servicesource.org

Northern Virginia/Quantico/Washington, DC – Food Services

(571) 455-0195

Jobs-VA-FoodService@servicesource.org

St. Louis, Missouri

(314) 202-9199

Stl-jobs@servicesource.org

Boyers, Pennsylvania

(571) 455-8541

Boyers-jobs@servicesource.org

North Carolina/Kentucky

(910) 826-4699 ext. 4699

Jobs-NCKY@servicesource.org

Florida

(727) 538-7370

Jobs-FL@servicesource.org

DE, PA, MD and TX

(302) 765-1259

Jobs-DEPAMDTX@servicesource.org

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks, including E-Verify, are required for all employment positions.

Do you need a reasonable accommodation to apply to a career opportunity online? Please click here (https://www.servicesource.org/contact-us) to view a list of Regional Office locations. Please ask to speak with Human Resources.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT:

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.