Cook

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 23,694 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

9 days of Vacation

11 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

A community service organization in Albuquerque is seeking a Cook I to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving meals while ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met. Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of food preparation experience, along with the ability to obtain a ServSafe certification. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and a range of benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food preparation training and related work experience preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a ServSafe food safety certification.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with substance abuse policy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare center meals, establish menus, and determine quantities of food needed.
• Plan and coordinate day-to-day operations of the center dining facility.
• Maintain strict safety and sanitation codes and procedures.

Skills

Food preparation training

ServSafe food safety certification

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 9 days of Vacation in the first year of service
• Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Workers Compensation
• AD&D Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Hourly Rate: $17.20 - $18.00

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cook I is responsible for preparing center meals, establishing menu, and determining quantities of food needed.
• Plans and coordinates procedures necessary for day‑to‑day operations of center dining facility.
• Efficient and timely arrangement, servicing, and clean‑up of meals.
• Cook I maintains complete inventory file on food and equipment, ensures minimum waste through efficient storage, inventory, and food utilization.
• Maintains strict safety and sanitation codes and procedures.
• Submits weekly activity and other reports as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years’ food preparation training and related work experience preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a ServSafe food safety certification.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug‑Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location

Albuquerque Job Corps

1500 Indian School Rd NW

Albuquerque, NM 87104

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Please follow the link for more information about this program https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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