WBL, Cook Helper

About the Role

The Student WBL/ Cook Helper position provides support for a U.S. Department of Labor Job Corps contractor. Job Corps is a federally-funded residential training program that provides career-based technical and academic training and job placement assistance to eligible youth ages 16-24.

Summary of Duties

The Student WBL/ Cook Helper position is responsible for assisting in coordinating meal preparation, assisting with kitchen and cafeteria activities, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of appetizing, attractive, and nutritional meals for trainees.
• Help prepare food in accordance with planned menus.
• Assist in preparing food in large quantities according to defined specific tasks or standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure proper storage of usable and non-usable leftovers.
• Ensure the maintenance and proper temperature for both hot and cold food items.
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal and area cleanliness when handling and preparing meals.
• Keep assigned work areas well organized and clean.
• Clean, mop, and empty waste when assigned or as needed.
• Handle food in a sanitary manner, including receipt, preparation, and storage.
• Maintain food temperature records.
• Maintain equipment logs.
• Prepare monthly inventories.
• Record usage of leftovers.
• Maintain daily usage logs.
• Record the number of meals served at each mealtime and document the number of staff and visitors.
• Assure proper equipment use and maintenance.
• Use food service equipment including meat slicer, blender, food processor, mixer, ovens, grill, knives, and other items as necessary.
• Clean, sanitize, and ensure equipment is maintained in good working order.
• Notify supervisor when repairs or replacements are needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

Develops Others

• Establishes a high level of mutual trust and support with others.
• Expresses positive expectations of others, even in difficult situations.
• Creates a learning atmosphere.
• Reassures and encourages performance improvement.
• Provides timely coaching.
• Identifies successes and areas of improvement.
• Participates on a center committee.

Teamwork

• Builds pride and commitment through effective teamwork and collaboration.
• Adheres to established company policies and procedures and supports all programs.
• Makes effective use of time, materials, and resources by planning, scheduling, and organizing work.
• Communicates in an open and honest manner.
• Sets appropriate performance goals for staff.

Decision-Making and Problem-Solving

• Anticipates and resolves problems, demonstrating good judgment.

Modeling, Mentoring, and Monitoring

• Must demonstrate ongoing commitment to preparing for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards: workplace relationships and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; and interpersonal skills; independent living.

Workplace Standards

• Maintains required certifications and/or licenses, including a valid driver’s license and insurance when required by position.
• Does not engage in activities other than official business during working hours.
• Reports significant/major incidents or accidents.
• Cooperates in external/internal investigations as requested.
• Complies with DOL, Corporate, and Center guidelines.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be a Culinary Arts Student.
• Serve Safe Food Handler certification.

Qualifications

• Must be 60% complete in Culinary Arts program at DJCC.
• Valid driver's license and insurance (when required by position).

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and listen, sit, stand, and walk.
• Reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Taste and smell.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision capabilities include: close, distance, and peripheral vision.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Noise level can vary from moderate to loud.