Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance! Under the supervision from the Comprehensive Program Supervisor, the Cook I will receive direction from the Food Services Supervisor on the preparation, cooking and serving of the predetermined daily menus. The Cook I will also assist with maintaining a sanitary environment and inventory. In this position you will perform the following job duties: Prepare, cook, and serve meals and snacks in accordance with the daily menus. Review and follow the daily menu. Ensure all required items, food, utensils and equipment, are available prior to meal preparation. Prep and handle food under sanitary guidelines and procedures. Maintain SERV Safe food handler certification. Ensure that kitchen, dining areas, and food preparation/serving equipment are cleaned and maintained in a sanitary and orderly manner. Kitchen, dining room, serving area, supply closet(s), walk-ins will be kept sanitized and orderly. Kitchen will be kept orderly while working and properly sanitized immediately after meal serve is complete. Oversee consumer activity in the dining room and address areas that need to be cleaned promptly. Floors, tables and counters are cleaned after each meal. Assist with monitoring food and kitchen supply inventories, ordering, deliveries, and proper storage. Adequate food and kitchen supply inventory is maintained. Review deliveries for accuracy. Verify each delivery and sign for receipt of goods. Note any discrepancies on receipt. Inspect food storage, both dry and refrigerated, to ensure optimum storage conditions. Report any inventory or storage concerns immediately to the Food Services Supervisor or the Comprehensive Program Supervisor. Additional duties/projects as assigned. Complete additional assignments/projects assigned accurately and in a timely manner. Applicant must be 18 years of age.

Shift:

Monday - Thursday 11am - 7pm and Friday 6am-2pm Prior kitchen experience preferred. SERV Safe food handler certification, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of food safety preparation, procedures and sanitation. Understanding of common ingredients and food prep. Strong organizational skills to manage time efficiently and multitask. Ability to work well in a team setting. Strong communication skills, both verbally and written. Ability to use standard kitchen equipment to include knifes. Ability to adapt and be flexible to changing circumstances. Ability to stand for long periods of time and squat, bend, kneel, and climb as needed. Ability to lift and move/carry up to 50 pounds or more with assisted device. If invited to interview, please obtain your Official 10 year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you. South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children Paid parental leave Flexible work schedules 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs