Golden Gate Campus Morning Cook

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The Morning Cook works with the Kitchen Team to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Food Service Department. This position is responsible for the preparation and service of meals as assigned. The Cook directs the Kitchen Assistants in the preparation, service and cleanup of assigned meals. The shift is Tuesday-Friday, 5:30am-2:30pm, with the potential for additional hours on Monday, as available.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities #

  • Prepare and cook buffet style meals for up to 240 people.
  • Direct kitchen assistants and other support staff during their shift.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
  • Receive and stock deliveries of food and supplies.
  • Label and store foods in a manner that meets NPS public health standards.
  • Establish and maintain respectful, supportive and compassionate relationships with staff, volunteers and participants.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Experience, Competencies and Education #

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Qualifications include:

  • Two years of related experience and or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. A degree in culinary arts is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Skilled in all aspects of food preparation for large groups.
  • Requires physical and mental endurance.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and time limits.
  • Ability to follow directions as well as work independently.
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. Final shot must occur 15 days or more before start date. Here is the link to our full policy: NatureBridge COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Working Conditions

Regular early morning work required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to weather conditions outside at the time.  Inside the kitchen the employee is exposed to extreme heat and cold, wet and humid conditions, fire, boiling liquids, knives, moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock. The employee will be working in a confined area with other kitchen employees. The noise level of the work environment is usually loud. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste and smell.  The employee must be able to lift and or move up to 50 pounds.  This employee will use culinary tools, machines and equipment.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.   

Compensation

$21 hourly, plus benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday and sick leave plans. 

How to Apply:

NatureBridge is an equal opportunity employer. Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a high priority. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest and resume. To apply send a resume and brief cover letter to GOGAcook@naturebridge.org

No calls, faxes, or printed materials please. No agencies please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position is open until filled. Looking for immediate hire, contingent on successful background check and fingerprinting