Cook I – AFRH Gulfport, Mississippi

Description

The Cook I will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present various food items for various meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events. The position’s general responsibilities include those listed below, but GCE may identify other responsibilities. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.
Prepare and cook to order foods that may require short preparation time.

Read food orders or receive verbal instructions for food required by patron and prepare and cook food according to instructions.
Follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, and serving foodstuffs in eating establishments.
Prepare foods under direct supervision or instruction by operating various kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, wash, peel, cut, and shred fruits and vegetables for culinary use.
May clean and sanitize workstations and equipment and must follow all GCE, client, and regulatory rules and procedures.
Comply with all GCE HACCP policies and procedures.
Report all accidents and injuries promptly.
May receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs and supplies, and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets.

Requirements

Must possess knowledge of basic operation of kitchen.
Must be able to understand oral and/or written instructions.
Must have the ability to read and quantify recipes and menus.
Must be able to interact appropriately with customers, government personnel,
subcontractor, and GCE management staff.
Must meet eligibility requirements for work assignment on specified contract(s).
Must be able to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.

Physical Requirements

May travel to and from various locations and buildings throughout the year and in various weather conditions. Most work will take place indoors. May work with cleaning chemicals. Will be required to follow the Emergency Operations Work Assignment per customer requirements. Schedules are subject to change. May require working early morning, mid-morning, afternoon, and/or evening hours as well as weekends and holidays.

While performing this job's duties, the team member is regularly required to bend, crouch, walk, climb stairs and ladders, reach above head, sit (to drive), and lift up to 40 pounds. Will occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

The mental demands, physical demands, and environmental factors described here are representative of those that a team member must meet to perform the essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Apply

Interested applicants please visit https://gce.org/work-for-gce/careers/ and complete the on-line application. If you require additional assistance, please call Human Resources at 850-495-3512.

Global Connections to Employment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED

Benefits

At GCE, we recognize the importance of offering our team members a competitive and comprehensive benefits plan. In addition to offering voluntary benefits like medical, dental, and vision plans as well as voluntary products such as accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness, GCE also provides employer paid benefits, including Paid Time Off.