Clear Path for Veterans - Culinary Technician (Cook)
Clear Path for Veterans: WarriorsWorking
- Syracuse, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensures guests and patrons are greeted with hospitality and unconditional service; treats all with dignity and respect.
- Supports food truck initiatives in multiple capacities including taking orders, food prep work, and cleanup.
- Supports Wednesday canteen luncheons and assists with coordination and execution of all catered events.
- Responds to all culinary and food truck inquiries/requests in a timely manner.
- Creates an atmosphere that is warm and welcoming.
- Helps to maximize guests’ experience through effective and proper procedures for food preparation, storing, rotating and stocking inventory.
- Regularly monitors the inventory of kitchen supplies.
- Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware; complies with and enforces sanitation regulations and safety standards.
- Removes trash and cleans kitchen garbage containers.
- Effectively multitasks and balances prep work while ensuring that meals are prepared in a timely manner with the highest standards of quality maintained.
- Completes administrative tasks to include menu creation as requested.
- Coordinates with culinary volunteers to ensure all events and culinary activities are properly executed.
- Consistently assists food and beverage employees at designated outlet locations as needed.
- Exhibits maximum flexibility in responding to emerging needs.
- Maintains health and safety awareness for self and others.
- May complete risk assessments on activities, outings, and events as necessary.
- Completes other related duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Background as a Culinary Assistant/Prep Cook or related experience.
- Manual dexterity to ensure proper operation of kitchen utensils and cutting tools.
- Effective communication skills.
- Proficient in English.
- Adept at performing tasks well in a fast-paced environment.
- Good knowledge of Clear Path for Veterans’ mission, policies, and protocols.
- Good knowledge of the care and use of food service equipment, appliances, and cooking utensils
- Good knowledge of the principles and practices of sanitation and personal hygiene as applied to food preparation and service.
- Ability to exhibit passion and support for the Clear Path for Veterans’ mission.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
- Ability to complete mandatory induction and training courses when required.
- Ability to maintain professional knowledge and competence.
- Ability to use and manipulate kitchen utensils and equipment
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Valid New York State driver’s license and must have use of a reliable vehicle.
- Required travel within New York State during all times of the year in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and some holidays as necessary to accommodate for special event attendance.
- Participate in special events as required.
- Must be comfortable with dogs in the workplace.
- All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
- All Clear Path for Veterans employees are required to conduct themselves in a professional manner towards others to include but not limited to; Veterans, volunteers, visitors and other Clear Path employees.
- Ensure that Veterans, volunteers, employees, donors and visitors have a positive experience with Clear Path.
- Supports and promotes the Clear Path mission.
- Adheres to Clear Path for Veterans policies and procedures.
- Promotes teamwork amongst coworkers.
- Meets or exceeds expected performance standards, including consistently reporting to work on time prepared to perform the duties of the position.
- Paid Time Off- 15 days per year (prorated first year of employment)
- 70% of Health Care Insurance will be covered by the employer
- 401k (no company matching at this time)
- Employee Term Life Insurance ($25,000)
- Dental Care (employee paid)
- Vision Care (employee paid)
- 11 Holidays per year (includes 4 floating holidays)