Crest Industries

Food Service Cook & Driver

Fort Pierce, FL

full time

On-site

Utilities

About This Job

Description

Job Title: Food Service Cook & Food Truck Driver

Salary: $18 per hour

Reports to: Executive Chef

Benefits: Benefits' package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, and more.

Hours: Up to 40 hours per week; non-exempt

Location: 3361 S. Jenkins Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981

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JOB PURPOSE

Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County takes changing the lives of youth to heart. We go above and beyond to ensure that every youth that walks through our doors has a world-class club experience that provides them with the opportunity for a GREAT FUTURE!

BGCSLC has fostered a Workforce Readiness program that will provide career pathways for our workforce teens the growth to take their futures into their own hands by teaching responsibility and accountability. Food Service is a part of our Workforce Readiness program

The primary function of the Food Service Cook/Food Truck Driver is to prepare and/or direct the preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food production procedures. Responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss and waste

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Food Truck Driver

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Drive 35 ft. food truck/trailer to various sites/events as scheduled

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Responsible for hooking up and breaking down food trailer

The duties and responsibilities also include, but are not limited to:

Westside Kitchen/Workforce Readiness Program

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Prepare or direct preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems

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Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards. Observe proper food preparation and handling techniques

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Store food properly and safely, marking date and item

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Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to immediate supervisor

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Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes planned for the day and or specialized event

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Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that meals are served according to posted schedules and so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved

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Apportion food for serving

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Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation; follow general and weekly cleaning checklists as posted

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Conduct nutrition education projects and mentor workforce teens; never leaving them unattended

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Ensure security of the kitchen at the end of each workday. Regular in-person attendance, per work schedule, is an essential function of this position

Food Truck

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Portion and wrap food or prepare for service to customers

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Clean service station, cooking equipment, and food truck kitchen areas

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Prepare/cook a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisor's instructions, follow approved procedures

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Follow all HACCP rules and regulations

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Wash, peel and cut various foods to prepare for cooking or serving

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Stock serving areas and refrigerators

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Set up and breakdown food prep and service stations, keep records of temperatures and amounts of foods used

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Cover, label and, date all leftover foods for storage

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Perform other tasks as assigned or required

Other Duties & Responsibilities

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Actively participate in mandatory Boys & Girls Club trainings and All Staff meetings

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Occasionally may be required to work special events promoted by the organization during evenings and/or weekends

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Completes any additional assignments as requested by supervisor

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QUALIFICATIONS

BACKGROUND SCREENING

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Must submit to and pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Children & Families.

CERTIFICATIONS

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SERV Safe Manager Food Safety Certification required;

OR - must obtain SERV Safe Certification within the first three (3) months of employment

Education / Experience

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High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

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Previous experience in driving, operating, cleaning, and executing orders on a food truck

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Valid Drivers' License Class E/Clean Driving Record

Skills/Knowledge

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Follow policies, procedures, and rules of the organization

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Effective communication skills

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Detail-oriented

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Ability to work at a fast pace and stand for long periods of time

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Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once

TRAVEL

Some travel may be required for training and/or other business purpose

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WORKING CONDITIONS

Our offices, neighborhood clubhouses and school-based clubs are fast-paced work environments and are strategically located in areas of St. Lucie County where youth need us most. Based on the organization's needs, flexibility to work different schedules and work in different locations in St. Lucie County is required due to changing business demands. General office conditions are the standard work environment (standing, sitting, and walking). Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke, drug, and alcohol-free workplace.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, stooping/kneeling, reaching with hands and arms, and finger dexterity.

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This position requires extended talking, listening, sitting, walking, and standing; regularly lifting up to 50 pounds.

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Daily operation of personal motor vehicles is needed to carry out job duties for this position.

Other

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time with or without notice