Cook Assistant

Position Functions: 
Assists in preparing center meals and performs routine maintenance tasks. 

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation of food items and with serving food to staff and students.
• Adheres to all state guidelines concerning food safety and proper food handling procedures.
• Prepares quantities of food according to the menu, and the number of students/employees in the facility, in accordance with the local, state, and national food safety regulations.
• Cleans and maintains the dining room and kitchen facilities.
• Operates dishwashing equipment.
• Cleans and checks service equipment.
• Assists in moving and storing supplies.
• Supervises and assists the Culinary Arts and Work Based Learning Students in proper food preparation and storage.
• Assists in Supervising the Leisure Time Employees and Work Based Learning Students.  

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees will perform other duties to meet the on-going needs of the organization. 

Skills/Competencies: 

• Knowledge of safety and sanitation requirements in food preparation and storage.
• Knowledge of methods of preparing cooking and serving food.
• Working knowledge of the uses of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 
• Proficient using computer software such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• 3 months of work-related experience 
• Ability to fluently read and write in English 
• Must have Serve Safe-Certification, or the ability to get certified 
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Benefits: 

• Medical Coverage with Reduced Rates for Employees
• Dental, and Vision
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) 
• Long-Term, and Short-Term Disability Insurance 
• Accident Insurance (dismemberment, dislocation, or fracture) on, or off the job
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance (supplements your medical plan)
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time 
• 12 Paid Holidays 
• Free access to our Weight and Cardio Rooms, and low-cost meals from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal) daily.

ADA Requirements:

Under the Americans with Disability Act, requirements may be made to accommodate disabled individuals reasonably. However, no accommodation may be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or impose any undue hardship on the company. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The term "Qualified Individual with Disability," means an individual with a disability who with, or without reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of the position. 

Physical Activities:

• Reading, writing, and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and, or exchange information in person, or over the telephone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC Screens, etc. 
• Sitting, standing, moving about, or walking for occasional, or frequent periods
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, kitchen equipment, and utensils
• Kneeling, and bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead 
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and, or lifting light objects
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Working Conditions:

• Campus and school cafeteria setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment 
• Exposure to heat from ovens, burners, and steam trays
• Moderate exposure to fumes, smoke or gasses, solvents, greases and oils
• Exposure to cutting and slicing equipment and other machinery with moving parts
• Exposure to moderate to high volumes of noise from kitchen equipment and students 
• May be required to work a flexible schedule to include early evenings and, or weekends

Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.    

As of September 17, 2023 - Under the NYS DOL Pay Transparency Law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation with coworkers.

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