Merakey Jobs

Cook I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• No minimum experience required
• Employer performs a background screening for access to the work areas
• Employer performs a pre-employment drug test
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior work experience as a cook preferred

Inaddition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, anindividual must be able to perform each of the established essentialfunctions in order to perform this job successfully.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

• Must be able to work in a team environment with a diverse workforce
• Work at a pace for the job duties assigned and physical ability
• Communication skills (e.g., able to respond to common inquiries or complaints)
• Able to follow instructions with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Reasoning Ability: Able to identify issues or problems, evaluate and draw valid conclusions.
• Attentive to detail for quality performance.
• Must know food handling and storage practices; and the ability to appropriately requisition food supplies.

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform cook duties at Patrick Space Force Base: Riverside Dining. Reports to the site leadership team.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions below is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this job. Other duties may be assigned based on business need.

• Use a full range of quality cooking procedures from common and frequently used new or difficult recipes. Prepare a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces, and gravies.
• On a day-to-day basis prepare multiple menu items for one meal which involve planning and coordination steps to ensure that all items are ready for serving at the same time.
• Keep Shift Supervisor or Cook II informed of overall work operation (e.g., activities, progress, delays).
• Assure established safety and housekeeping procedures are followed by all workers on shift.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None

TRAVEL:

None.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE):

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requirements will vary depending on the assigned tasks. This position does require the following: Repetitive lifting, push/pull, carrying, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling and prolonged standing. Will involve

repetitive lifting/moving up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations, when practical, can be offered to accomplish the above requirements.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Tasks are regularly performed inside without exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, heat, cold, rain, fumes).
• Will need to use any personal protective (safety) equipment as designated properly and consistently.
• Involves exposure to hazardous materials (i.e., cleaning solutions and bio-waste hazards).
• Required training provided by the company.
• Some tasks may be performed independently with little supervision.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity.

Availability - Part time - Schedule - Monday through Friday - 7:30am - 1pm, 1st week of the month(Reserve Weekend) will work Saturday or Sunday.

Salary: $17.50/HR

Benefits

Free medical insurance for employees