Cook

Management & Training Corporation; Chaparral (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

401(k)

Sick leave

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Career advancement

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation operates the Otero County Prison in Chaparral, New Mexico. This full-time role supports facility meals, ensuring a safe, sanitary kitchen aligned with menus and production sheets.

You will prepare and cook meals, maintain equipment, manage knives and controlled items, and assist with cleaning. The job also includes coordinating inmate helpers during service and special diets as prescribed by staff doctors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of food service or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook quantity of food required according to menu and production sheet.
• Maintain kitchen equipment in orderly workable condition. Ensure work area is safe, clean and sanitary at all times.
• Ensure the count and control of knives and other controlled kitchen tools.Provide an accurate count of all controlled items at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Prepare foods as directed for special facility functions and special diets when prescribed by staff doctor.
• Assist in cleaning kitchen work areas following each meal.
• Coordinate the work of inmates assigned to assist in the cafeteria, which includes long periods of sitting and standing.

Job description

Pay: $19.27 per hour
Work schedule:Full-time

Benefit package includes:

• Health/dental/vision/prescription insurance
• Life insurance, AD&D as well as short-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick and vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Career advancement opportunities

Work with a purpose! Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates the Otero County Prison in Chaparral, New Mexico. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping those in our custody prepare for success upon release.

Job responsibilities: You'll assist with the preparation of all facility meals.

Essential functions:

1. Prepare and cook quantity of food required according to menu and production sheet.
2. Maintain kitchen equipment in orderly workable condition. Ensure work area is safe, clean and sanitary at all times.
3. Ensure the count and control of knives and other controlled kitchen tools.Provide an accurate count of all controlled items at the beginning and end of each shift.
4. Prepare foods as directed for special facility functions and special diets when prescribed by staff doctor.
5. Assist in cleaning kitchen work areas following each meal.
6. Coordinate the work of inmates assigned to assist in the cafeteria, which includes long periods of sitting and standing.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of food service or related experience required.
• Must possess a valid food handler’s permit in the state of New Mexico or the state of Texas.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of New Mexico or the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Why:Make a real difference every day by helping to change lives.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.