Assistant Cook Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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. Assists in thepreparation and presentation of quality food. Renders good customerservice skills and engages young adults. Assists in kitchenclean-up, washing dishes, cleaning and sanitizing the foodpreparation area to ensure sanitation and cleanliness of all foodservice areas. Transports finished meals from preparation area toserving line. Keeps serving counters stocked with prepared food.

Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely andaccurate manner. Maintains appropriate personal attendance,accountability and work productivity standards. Plans, prioritizesand organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.

Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete allrequired job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skillsrequired to perform job duties. Mentors, monitors and models theCareer Success Standards as required by the PRH. Provideshigh-quality supervision and management for the student population.

Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influencesstudent behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holdsthem accountable for their actions and behavior. Provides qualityservices for students and ensures that quality is maintained andstudent needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement ofrequisite services. Exchanges ideas and information, both orallyand in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributesmeaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas andknowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Companywhen requested. Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas.

Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriatesolutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up toensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are infact corrected. Works in partnership with staff from allDepartments to ensure effective supervision and services areprovided to students. Accepts direction and supervision from theCenter Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to includeassignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of otherdepartments and positions. Other duties as assigned. QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent required. Advanced degreespreferred. Prefer previous experience in food service. Must be ableto obtain ServSafe credentials. Physical requirements includesitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/orpushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstratesthe ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess thelift load in order to ask for necessary assistance. “Adams andAssociates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a),60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibitsdiscrimination against qualified individuals based on their statusas protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, andprohibit discrimination against all individuals based on theirrace, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disabilitystatus, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, theseregulations require that covered prime contractors andsubcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance inemployment individuals without regard to race, color, religion,sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.” Thispolicy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, includingrecruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, andtraining.