Job Information
Chugach Government Solutions Cook Helper / Assistant / 7942 / Gulfport, MS in Gulfport, Mississippi
This Position is for a Cook / Helper Assistant with a work location in Gulfport, MS.
Job Overview
Assist cook with meal preparation in accordance with preplanned menus, within established budgets, and in compliance with government and management directives. Act as lead worker for food service trainees and Center work base learning students (if applicable).
For over 50 years, Job Corps has helped young people achieve successful careers in some the country's fastest-growing industries. Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Gulfport Job Corps Center is a part of the nation's largest career technical training and education program.
Work Model: Onsite
Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Job Functions:
Prepare vegetables by washing, peeling, coring, grinding, shredding, or chopping, for use in entrees.
Prepare meats for cooking by washing, trimming, boning, cutting, cubing, or forming into patties or loaves.
Cook or bake items, which require minimum preparation.
Help cook and serve meals, ensuring that prepared foods are held and served at proper temperatures, and all left over foods are properly chilled and stored.
Keep food service area, tables, floors, and equipment clean and sanitary.
Prepare desserts as needed.
Assist with the appropriate storage of dry goods and freezer items.
Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices and OSHA standards.
Cultivate and maintain a climate on Center, which is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
Promote student attainment of career success standards through modeling appropriate skills, mentoring students, monitoring skills acquisition and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Mandatory:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Training in food preparation and one (1) year of experience.
Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's certificate within 30 days of employment.
Successfully pass any background check and/drug test required on the contract.
Ability to obtain & maintain valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.
Reasonable Accommodation:
CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any if its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.