Cook II

Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

Vacation time (9 days in first year)

11 paid holidays

Sick leave

Retirement plan with 5% employer match

Workers' compensation

AD&D insurance

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

Eckerd Connects in Laredo, TX, seeks a Cook II to prepare center meals, set menus, and manage daily dining operations for the Job Corps center.

You will ensure timely service, maintain inventory, minimize waste, and submit weekly reports. A HS diploma is required; culinary arts training is preferred, with ServSafe certification encouraged. Valid driver’s license preferred; drug screening is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Degree in culinary arts is preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a ServSafe food safety certification.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Must pass a drug screen in compliance with policy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare center meals and establish menu; determine quantities needed.
• Plan and coordinate procedures for day-to-day dining center operations.
• Ensure efficient and timely arrangement, servicing and cleanup of meals.
• Maintain complete inventory files on food and equipment; minimize waste.
• Submit weekly activity and other reports as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Degree in culinary arts (preferred)

ServSafe food safety certification (or ability to obtain)

Valid driver's license (preferred)

Pass a drug screening

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: $18.00

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Degree in culinary arts 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.

*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

Laredo Job Corps Center
1701 Island Street
Laredo, TX 78041

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

Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.