Cook - Full-Time - Lynchburg
21 hours ago
Job description
The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity EmployerLooking for a qualified full-time Cook to prepare and serve meals in a secure detention facility. Must be available to work all shifts and on evenings, weekends and holidays. Work is performed in a team environment under the regular supervision of the Food Service Supervisor. Must work well with others.
Must be able to cook and prepare meals according to a set menu and to operate various types of kitchen equipment, and responsible for kitchen clean-up.
Learn More About Our BenefitsEssential Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
Prepares and cooks meats, vegetables and other foods in accordance with menu
Maintains health and sanitary standards
Strong attention to detail
Operates standard cooking equipment such as ranges, mixers, food choppers and other kitchen equipment
Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure that all orders are prepared and served in a timely manner
Readies meals for transport and serving in each pod
Cleans kitchen, equipment, and washes dishes
Conducts routine inventory count of silverware
Assists in estimating and ordering food supplies
Receives and stacks food supplies
Dates and rotates food on shelves when food is delivered
Carries out trash, boxes (broken down) and garbage
Ensure that all equipment is in good working order and report any issues to management
Additional Job Duties
Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.
When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Education And Experience Required
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree. Experience in cooking foods in large quantities. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Additional Requirements
Prior to employment must have Criminal Record Check, and reference checks completed, and Child Protective Services check initiated. Prior to onset of employment must have tuberculin and drug screen as part of physical examination.
Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and obtain ServSafe certification.
The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City's contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
Life insurance at no cost to the employee
Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
Paid Time Off
Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position
Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans
Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures
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