Cook II (64025)

Adams and Associates; Glenmont (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Team Environment

Mentorship Opportunities

Job summary

Adams and Associates is seeking a dependable Cook at Glenmont Job Corps Center to prepare nutritious meals for students, keep a clean, safe kitchen, and support daily dining operations.

You will mentor Work-Based Learning students, assist with training kitchen staff, and help deliver a positive dining experience while upholding food safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation, cooking, or kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and production schedules.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to guide staff and interact positively with young adults.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to quality service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Quality Meals – Cook and serve nutritious meals according to planned menus, recipes, and food safety standards.
• Manage Food Preparation – Follow production schedules, calculate recipe quantities, and prepare sufficient food while minimizing waste.
• Maintain Kitchen Safety & Cleanliness – Properly store food, sanitize equipment, and maintain clean kitchen and dining areas.
• Support Kitchen Leadership – Assist with training kitchen staff and supervise food service operations during assigned shifts when management is unavailable.
• Mentor Students – Provide guidance and hands-on training to Job Corps Work-Based Learning students when assigned.
• Oversee Dining Operations – Support meal service, monitor dining room activities, and promote a respectful environment for students.
• Deliver Great Service – Work collaboratively with staff to provide quality meals and a positive dining experience.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Food safety knowledge

Recipe adherence

Teamwork and communication

Staff mentoring ability

Dependable and detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ServSafe credentials

Job description

Description NOW HIRING: Cook Glenmont Job Corps Center | Prepare Great Meals. Support Young Futures.

Do you enjoy cooking, working in a team, and making sure every meal is prepared with care? Glenmont Job Corps Center is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and motivated Cook to join our Food Services team! In this role, you'll help prepare nutritious meals for our students, maintain a clean and safe kitchen, and support daily dining operations. You'll also have opportunities to guide kitchen staff and mentor young adults gaining valuable work experience.

What You'll Do

• Prepare Quality Meals – Cook and serve nutritious meals according to planned menus, recipes, and food safety standards.
• Manage Food Preparation – Follow production schedules, calculate recipe quantities, and prepare sufficient food while minimizing waste.
• Maintain Kitchen Safety & Cleanliness – Properly store food, sanitize equipment, and maintain clean kitchen and dining areas.
• Support Kitchen Leadership – Assist with training kitchen staff and supervise food service operations during assigned shifts when management is unavailable.
• Mentor Students – Provide guidance and hands-on training to Job Corps Work-Based Learning students when assigned.
• Oversee Dining Operations – Support meal service, monitor dining room activities, and promote a respectful environment for students.
• Deliver Great Service – Work collaboratively with staff to provide quality meals and a positive dining experience.

Who We're Looking For

• Experience in food preparation, cooking, or kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and production schedules.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to guide staff and interact positively with young adults.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to quality service.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds, or request assistance when needed.

Why Glenmont Job Corps?

At Glenmont Job Corps, we help young adults ages 16-24 develop the education, career skills, and confidence needed to build successful futures. As a Cook, you'll do more than prepare meals. You'll help create a welcoming dining experience while supporting the health, well-being, and daily success of our students.

Benefits

• Meaningful Work – Help nourish and support young adults.
• Team Environment – Work alongside dedicated Food Services professionals.
• Mentorship Opportunities – Share your skills with students learning workplace responsibilities.

Great Meals. Great Teamwork. Meaningful Impact.

If you're passionate about cooking, teamwork, and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Advanced degrees preferred. Prefer two to three years of experience in food service. Must be able to obtain ServSafe credentials.

"Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability." This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.