Purpose of the Position

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as cafeterias.                                                                                                                

Company Conformance Statement

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

  Employees are required to:

• Comply with all applicable safety- and health-related rules, regulations, and procedures;
• Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely;
• Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions; and
• Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

 Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares soups, meats, poultry, fish, beverages, vegetables, sauces, salads, and desserts in bulk quantities.
• Determines portions and servings to patrons.
• Assists Supervisors in operational requirements of cafeteria.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen area and all equipment.
• Perform/Assist in all duties for catering.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications 

• High school graduate or GED equivalent; minimum of 5 years experience as a general cook required; must possess valid driver's license.
• Lifting required, 45 pounds.
• Ability to operate a cash register required.

Working Conditions

• Physical effort involving able average standing, sitting, walking or detail work. Occasional risk of injury due to hazards.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
• Dexterity to operate office equipment as required by the position.

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Good organizational and planning skills
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work with computers
• Ability to work independently but follow specific detailed instructions
• Ability to interface with various levels of personnel in a multi-cultural, team- oriented environment

Other Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain required NASA badge.

• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INSCitizenship documents on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperworkis not provided upon arrival on date of hire).
• Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.
• Must have, and maintain, a valid driver’s license.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE, CHANGE OR AMEND JOB DESCRIPTIONS FROM TIME-TO-TIME TO CORRESPOND TO DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE POSITION.

Syncom Space Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law