Cook - HE (8363)

The Cook position is essential to our production kitchen, responsible for preparing and serving food in accordance with daily menu and recipe standards. This role involves a variety of tasks related to food preparation and kitchen maintenance. There are opportunities to learn culinary skills and advance your career. We are a supportive team that values respect and collaboration. The ideal candidate enjoys working with students and educators and prioritizes superior customer service. **Essential Responsibilities:** - Ensure food safety standards are followed at all times. - Cook and prep food accurately based on recipes and specifications provided by the Chef/Genuine Foods. - Coordinate with team members to ensure all food is prepared on time for service. - Maintain a clean working environment and assist the team with additional cleaning duties. - Keep area stocked and organized. - Perform any additional duties as assigned. **Qualifications:** - Must be flexible and team-oriented. - At least 1 year of line cook or culinary experience. - Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and level-headedness. - Punctual and able to adhere to the time and attendance policy. - Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs. - Interest in and commitment to Genuine Foods’ mission to use food to enhance students' minds, bodies, and happiness. - Must be able to work in a school environment. - Job Type: Full-time **Benefits and Perks:** - Paid Time Off - Holiday pay - Medical, dental, and vision benefits - Career growth opportunities **Genuine Values:** - **Trustworthiness:** Integrity, transparency, reliability, consistency, and delivery excellence. - **Personal Accountability:** Ownership in solving problems, no excuses, learning from mistakes, and financial stewardship without sacrificing quality. - **People First:** Human-centered solutions, teamwork, hospitality, empathy, and cultural responsiveness. - **Entrepreneurial:** Adaptable, nimble, willing to go the extra mile, responsive, and encouraged to try new things. - **Genuine:** Commitment to real, tasty, scratch-cooked healthy food, authentic interactions, honesty, positivity, and professionalism.