Cook II

Management & Training Corporation; Raymondville (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Opportunities for job advancement

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) seeks a full-time cook at El Valle Detention Facility in Raymondville, TX. The role focuses on preparing meals per menus, maintaining a clean kitchen, and supervising assigned staff while ensuring safety and compliance with facility standards.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, a $19.22/hour wage plus a $1,500 signing bonus, and opportunities for advancement in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of food service or related experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid Texas food handler permit required (provided after hire, if state requires).
• Must complete preservice training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and facility needs.
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen work areas at all times.
• Accountability for kitchen tools and equipment.
• Prepare foods for special facility functions and visitors; assist in cleaning after meals.
• Supervise non-citizens assigned to the kitchen.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food service training

Supervisory experience (preferred)

Tools

Texas driver’s license

Job description

Job Description

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• 401(k) retirement
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities for job advancement

Pay: $19.22 per hour + $1500 hiring bonus

Work schedule:Full-time, shift varies

Benefit Package Includes

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• 401(k) retirement
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities for job advancement

Work with a purpose! El Valle Detention Facility located in Raymondville, Texas,

is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside.

Job responsibilities: You'll be responsible for the preparation of facility meals in accordance with pre-planned menus.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and cook quantity of food required according to menu and number of non-citizens.
• Maintain kitchen equipment in orderly workable condition. Ensure work area is safe, clean and sanitary at all times.
• Maintain accountability of kitchen tools.
• Prepare foods as directed for special facility functions and visitors and assist in cleaning kitchen work areas following each meal.
• Supervise non-citizens assigned to assist in the kitchen.
• Requires long periods of walking and standing and the pushing and pulling of food carts.

Education And Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food service training, one (1) year of food service or related experience and prior supervisory experience are preferred.
• A valid food handlers permit is also required (company will provide after hire), if required by the state of Texas.
• Must successfully complete required preservice training.
• A valid driver’s license in 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.

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