Description

Join our nutrition team! We are seeking a part-time Cook for our campus located in Norfolk, VA. As a Cook you would be responsible for preparing meals per daily menu and overseeing operation of the kitchen including, but not limited to, inventory, record keeping and planning.

Schedule: Part-time 20 hours per week

Rotational shifts; to include options of Monday through Friday 2:30 pm until 6:30 pm, 6:00 am until 1:00 pm, or 8:00 am until 1:00 pm, plus rotating weekends. Additional shift differential offered for hours worked on the weekend

Pay: $14.00- $17.00 based on years of relevant experience 

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 1 year experience as a Cook, catering or bulk cooking experience preferred.
• Must be able to handle all aspects of food preparation and use of kitchen equipment.
• Professional school experience preferred.
• Must hold a valid Norfolk Food Handler’s Certificate, Servsafe Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must be able to push/pull a food cart which may exceed 200 pounds
• Must hold a high standard of personal hygiene and accepted sanitary procedures

Duties:

• Prepare meals from menus planned by the Director or Production Manager.
• Prepare and decorate residential cakes for all dorms.
• Maintain inventory and prepare menus for special functions as ordered by Department Managers or Dorms.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitization of all work areas and inventory supplies for department.
• Follow USDA Food Program, Norfolk Health and Fire Department compliance.

Benefits:

• Full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company contribution
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid annual leave (Vacation) 
• Paid sick leave
• 7 Paid Holidays (Juneteenth added 2022, and MLK being added in 2023)
• Tuition reimbursement, details below: including culinary programs/schooling
• $3,000 per calendar year after 6 months of tenure
• $5,000 per calendar year after 2 years of tenure 
• Employee events and activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual performance reviews 
• Opportunities for advancement
• And more!

The Barry Robinson Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent (may be waived depending upon years of experience).
• Must be able to understand and work with the type of residents that are served by the Center.
• Requires 1 year experience as a Cook with equivalent professional school experience preferred.
• Catering experience preferred.
• Must hold a valid Norfolk Food Handlers Certificate.
• Must have a high standard of personal hygiene and accepted sanitary procedures.