Assistant Cook Position Available In Essex, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Responsible for assisting in the preparation of food andbeverages for consumption by students. Assists in kitchen clean-upto facilitate sanitizing of all food service areas. May providesupervision and training to Job Corps Work-Based Learning studentsassigned to the department o Assists in the preparation andpresentation of quality food. o Renders good customer serviceskills and engages young adults. o Assists in kitchen clean-up,washing dishes, cleaning and sanitizing the food preparation areato ensure sanitation and cleanliness of all food service areas. oTransports finished meals from preparation area to serving line.

Keeps serving counters stocked with prepared food. o Producesquality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability andwork productivity standards. o Plans, prioritizes and organizesassignments to meet established goals and deadlines. o Understandsand applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required jobresponsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required toperform job duties. o Mentors, monitors and models the CareerSuccess Standards as required by the PRH. o Provides high-qualitysupervision and management for the student population. Takes swiftand appropriate action and positively influences student behavior.

Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountablefor their actions and behavior. o Provides quality services forstudents and ensures that quality is maintained and student needsare met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of requisite services.o Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in aclear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to groupefforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides qualityand timely information to DOL/Company when requested. o Effectivelyarticulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzescauses and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking orrecommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriateaction is taken and that problems are in fact corrected. o Works inpartnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effectivesupervision and services are provided to students. o Acceptsdirection and supervision from the Center Director/Center DutyOfficer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily performjob responsibilities of other departments and positions. o Otherduties as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma orequivalent required. Advanced degrees preferred. Prefer previousexperience in food service. Must be able to obtain ServSafecredentials. Physical requirements include sitting, standing,climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying,reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order toask for necessary assistance. “Adams and Associates, Inc. abides bythe requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Theseregulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individualsbased on their status as protected veterans or individuals withdisabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individualsbased on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.

Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractorsand subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance inemployment individuals without regard to their protected veteranstatus or disability.” This policy applies to all terms andconditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves ofabsence, compensation, and training.