Senior Cook

Management and Training Corporation•Joliet, IL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL, where staff provide quality services to local youth. The company values professional and caring employees dedicated to improving people’s lives. The Senior Cook is responsible for the preparation and coordination of all center meals within established budget allowances, in accordance with preplanned menus and in compliance with government and management directives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and three years related experience required
Valid food handler's permit if required by the state of employment or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Provide alternate shift supervision of cafeteria services including cooks, senior cafeteria attendants, cafeteria attendants, substitutes, and student workers; prepare quantity of food required according to the menu and the number of students; coordinate amounts with cooks, senior cafeteria attendants, cafeteria attendants and student workers
Assist in instructing cooks, senior cafeteria attendants, cafeteria attendants, substitutes, and student workers in the safe hygienic method of preparing appetizing, eye appealing meals
Ensure minimum waste through efficient storage, inventory and food utilization
Assign specific duties to staff and monitor and report work performance using daily schedule determined by manager, food services
Coordinate the activities of the cooks, senior cafeteria attendants, cafeteria attendants, substitutes, and student workers in the preparation, efficient and timely arrangement, servicing and clean-up of meals
Recommend replenishment of stockroom commodities
Direct and assist in preparing food for special center functions, visitors and off-center assignments
Assist in supervising work support and culinary arts students assigned to the cafeteria
Maintain kitchen equipment in orderly workable condition; ensure work area and all other areas of the cafeteria are safe, clean and sanitary at all times
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 staff, students and property; adhere to safety practices.