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.

The Senior Cook will:

• Prepare well-balanced, nutritious meals, which enable students to remain healthy throughout their participation in the program.
• Collaborate with the food service manager to prepare three meals per day, except on holidays and weekends, when two meals are acceptable.
• Plan and prepare meals using a minimum of a 28-day cycle cafeteria menu.
• Ensure meal service is provided for work-based learning, off-center activities, late arrivals, etc.
• Ensure food options and nutritional guidelines outlined in company policy and the PRH are provided.
• Ensure all meals and food items meet the dietary needs and desires of a diverse population.
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures for ordering, purchasing, receiving, storing, inventorying, and issuing food products.
• Assist in implementing procedures to obtain student input into the planning and evaluation of the content and quality of the meals.
• Ensure the safety, health, and security of students, staff, and property.
• Provide quality customer service to the students.
• Complete the cafeteria lock-up checklist on a daily basis when assigned.
• Work towards meeting performance standard goals.
• Follow CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Maintain good housekeeping, including sanitation, in all areas.
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, and Bizzell’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate and abide by The Bizzell Group’s core values and operating principles.
• Participate in other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following skills and abilities are required:

• 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.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, a culinary arts degree/certificate or related field preferred, and six months of related food service/preparation or related experience. Supervisory experience preferred. NRA Food Service Sanitation or equivalent/Safe Serve certification and a valid State Driver’s License are also required.

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.

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, and internet.
• 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.