Cook

MTC Corrections•San Bernardino, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MTC operates the Inland Empire Job Corps Center in San Bernardino, CA, providing quality services to local youth. The company values professional and caring employees dedicated to improving people’s lives. This position is responsible for the preparation of all center meals according to pre-planned menus and in compliance with government and management directives. The role also involves assisting in instructing culinary workers, maintaining kitchen equipment, preparing food for special functions, assisting in cleaning kitchen areas, supervising students, managing stockroom commodities, and providing positive customer service. The incumbent will also participate in student employability programs, support the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy, and promote Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors and mentoring students.

Requirements

Must obtain Servsafe certification within 90 days of employment.
Experience with youth.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Food service training.
Six months relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook quantity of food required according to menu and number of students.
Assist in instructing culinary workers in the safe, hygienic method of preparing and serving appetizing, eye-appealing meals.
Maintain kitchen equipment in orderly workable condition; ensure work area is safe, clean and sanitary at all times.
Prepare foods as directed for special center functions, visitors and off-center assignments.
Assist in cleaning kitchen work areas following each meal.
Supervise students assigned to assist in the cafeteria.
Maintain a safe and clean work area that models high standards for a work environment.
Responsible for stockroom commodities and for recommending replenishment items.
Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.
Participate in student employability programs and activities.
Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy.
Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
Cultivate and maintain a climate on center which is free of harassment, intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.