Date posted: June 4, 2026
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Job description:
StaffEx is hiring a Cook for a nonprofit organization in the downtown Jacksonville area. You need to have availability for Sun-Sat 7 days. 6am-2pm and 12pm-7pm.
Responsibilities:
- Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.
- Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
- Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner and served on time.
- Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.
- Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service. Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.
- Stores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.
- Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours.
- Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene.
- Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- One year experience cooking food for large groups, Or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Background check required: No felonies last 7 years (No theft)
- Food handler certification
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Company Description
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The StaffEx Difference:
StaffEx is a Florida Focused company servicing Central Florida: Brandon, Tampa, Lakeland, St. Pete, Oldsmar, Odessa, Orlando for over 13 years!
Our Staffing professionals are ASA Certified and experts in Ethical practices, Labor Laws both Federal and State, HR Compliance and Risk assessment
StaffEx offers a Robust Safety Readiness program to all employees which includes a Five point hazard evaluation, five interactive safety tutorials, monthly worksite inspection & review, Quarterly safety tool box meetings and accredited safety & compliance Directors
Our mission is to build close relationships with our candidates and clients to understand and help achieve their dreams.