Cook II - Detention Kitchen Lead (Part-Time)

MTC; Livingston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Opportunities for job advancement

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation in Livingston, Texas, is hiring part-time kitchen staff to prepare meals per pre-planned menus for detainees. You will cook according to the menu, maintain sanitary work areas, and supervise detainees assisting in the kitchen.

The role requires long walking/standing and handling food carts. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; food service training and 1 year of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food service training, one (1) year of food service or related experience and prior supervisory experience are preferred.
• Must obtain a food handlers permit within the first week of employment and 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook quantity of food required according to menu and number of detainees.
• 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 detainees assigned to assist in the kitchen.
• Requires long periods of walking and standing and the pushing and pulling of food carts.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food service training; 1 year experience; supervisory experience preferred

Job description

Management & Training Corporation in Livingston, Texas, is hiring part-time kitchen staff to prepare meals per pre-planned menus for detainees. You will cook according to the menu, maintain sanitary work areas, and supervise detainees assisting in the kitchen.

The role requires long walking/standing and handling food carts. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; food service training and 1 year of related experience are preferred.