Senior Cook – Facility Food Service & Supervision

Management & Training Corporation; Chaparral (NM); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision/prescription保险

Life insurance and AD&D plus short‑/lt

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates the Otero County Processing Center in Chaparral, New Mexico, where this role prepares facility meals according to pre-planned menus and ensures a safe, sanitary kitchen environment.

You will cook for detainees, follow menus, and may assist in supervising detainees in the cafeteria, while maintaining equipment and complying with facility standards and schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food service training and one year of related experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid food handler’s permit from the state of New Mexico required.
• Valid driver’s license in NM or TX with acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to pre-planned menus.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure the work area is clean, safe, and sanitary.
• Prepare food for special facility functions, visitors, and special diets.
• Assist in cleaning kitchen work areas after each meal.
• Assist in supervising detainees assigned to the cafeteria.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation & safety

Supervisory experience

Menu adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food service training

Food handler’s permit (NM)

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates the Otero County Processing Center in Chaparral, New Mexico, where this role prepares facility meals according to pre-planned menus and ensures a safe, sanitary kitchen environment.

You will cook for detainees, follow menus, and may assist in supervising detainees in the cafeteria, while maintaining equipment and complying with facility standards and schedules.