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Do workers at Job Corps get paid breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
83% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Does Job Corps pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
35% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

At Job Corps, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
37% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Job Corps affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
85% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Job Corps?

Most people get paid time off work.
90% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 67% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 24% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do workers at Job Corps worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
85% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do Job Corps workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
53% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it for Job Corps workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
55% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Job Corps?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
68% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do Job Corps managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
89% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do jobs at Job Corps spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
26% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Job Corps?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
70% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is working at Job Corps good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
38% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do people at Job Corps feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Job Corps get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
37% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Job Corps?

Most people feel stressed out here.
80% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Job Corps enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
81% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Job Corps recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Job Corps?

Most people didn’t get enough training when they started.
73% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Job Corps?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 63% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think Job Corps’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
87% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Job Corps is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
65% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
Infographic showing various Cook job openings at Job Corps in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 86% Physical, and 14% Hybrid job distribution.
Cook - Penobscot Job Corps Center, Monday - Friday $500.00 Hiring Bonus

Cook - Penobscot Job Corps Center, Monday - Friday $500.00 Hiring Bonus

Job Corps

Bangor, ME

$14.25 - $19/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Job Corps rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

120th of 203 rated education and training


Job description

Company Description

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

Job Description
  • Ensures food preparation is in accordance with planned menus and in sufficient quantities
  • Ensures food is properly stored and the proper temperature is maintained in hot and cold food items
  • Inspects work areas daily to ensure they are kept well organized and clean including store room, refrigerators, freezers, service areas and dining rooms
  • Ensures food is handled in a sanitary manner, including receipt, preparation, and storage, including checking food temperature log daily to ensure appropriate temperature is maintained and logged in accordance with health regulations
  • Check equipment daily to ensure proper cleanliness and sanitation techniques are followed
  • Notify the Food Service Supervisor and issue work orders for repairs or replacement when necessary
  • Assist Supervisor with ordering, stocking, and inventory as needed
  • As needed, wash dishes, sweep and mop floors, remove trash, clean and sanitize tables and service areas
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Three to six months related experience and/or training; must be able to make quantitative calculations using both fractional and decimal measure units. Supervisory experience preferred
  • High School Diploma required
  • One year in Culinary Arts or related field from a college or technical school and/or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
  • Valid State Driver’s License; County Sanitation Certification

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.


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