Bizzell is a management and consulting firm with a mission to improve lives and accelerate positive change. We deliver award-winning services to a diverse portfolio of clients to help build healthy, secure, and sustainable communities across the globe. Bizzell’s multi-disciplinary team works in health solutions, workforce innovation, managed services, and global programs. Specifically, they offer expertise in program management, research and evaluation, communication and outreach, training and technical assistance, policy analysis, and development.

At Bizzell, we are passionate about the work that we do and about the people we positively impact. Our vision, mission, and goals truly reflect our desire to make a real difference in this world. We want to work with people that share the same values, and we are hoping this could be you!

Bizzell is seeking a Senior Cook at the Guthrie Job Corps Center in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The Senior Cook will be responsible for assisting the Food Services Manager in the preparation and service of meals by supervising Cooks, Cook Helpers/Culinary Workers and Cafeteria Student Interns.

Duties/Responsibilities include:

• Prepares well-balanced, nutritious meals, which enable students to remain healthy throughout their participation in the program.
• In collaboration with the food service manager, prepare three meals per day, except on holidays and weekends, when two meals are acceptable.
• In lieu of the third meal, healthy snacks shall be available to students on weekends and holidays.
• Meals shall be planned and prepared using a minimum of a 28-day cycle cafeteria menu.
• Ensures meal service is provided for work-based learning, off-center activities, late arrivals, etc.
• Ensures food options and nutritional guidelines outlined in company policy and the PRH shall be provided.
• Ensures all meals and food items meet the dietary needs and desires of a diverse population, including ethnic, vegetarian, and low-fat alternatives.
• Assists in developing and implementing procedures for ordering, purchasing, receiving, storing, inventorying, and issuing food products.
• Ensures the safety, health, and security of students, staff, and property.
• Provides quality customer service to the students that we serve at all times.
• When assigned, completes the cafeteria lock-up checklist on a daily basis and is accountable for security in this area.
• Works towards meeting performance standard goals.
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Maintains good housekeeping, including sanitation, in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Bizzell’s policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates and abides by The Bizzell Group’s core values and operating principles.
• Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate career success skills.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and proper food handling procedures.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills.
• High level of organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Education And Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Culinary Arts degree/certificate or related field preferred.
• Six months related food service/preparation or related experience. Supervisory experience preferred.
• NRA Food Service Sanitation or equivalent/Safe Serve. Valid State Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; to reach with hands and arms; and talk and listen. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Physical stamina required for a full shift of working in an industrial kitchen.

Equal Opportunities:

Bizzell is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

• Participation in PRH-mandated staff training.
• Opportunity to positively impact students' lives.

• Computer Literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and proper food handling procedures.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills.
• High level of organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.