Cook Helper/ Assistant

Why Job Corps? Imagine a career where your success is measured by the progress of those you serve: aspiring young students. You can inspire others to realize their full potential, achieve their goals and make the most of their abilities at Iroquois Job Corps. Our team is committed to making a difference, one amazing student at a time. We invite you to do the same in this exciting role.

What is Job Corps? It is the country's most extensive nationwide residential career training program and has been operating for over 50 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment. Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals since 1964. Iroquois Job Corps offers training in the medical trades (Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medical Assistant), Bricklaying, Carpentry, Electrical and Paint.

Job Duties: Helps with the food service and preparation, while ensuring students’ meals are wholesome, nutritious and appetizing. You will ensures that serving lines are set up at the appropriate time for the meal period, ensure food service staff are at their designated area and prepared for the meal, and assist in the preparation and service of daily meals, You will monitor the food service line during each meal and conduct temperature checks of each food item, maintain inventory of food items and request additional food as necessary, assist in preparing weekly and monthly food service reports, maintains daily records of food costs and usage of food.

Skills & Competencies:

Demonstrated ability to plan, direct, or supervise the food preparation or cooking activities. Proven knowledge of all aspects of food handling, preparation, cooking and good nutrition. Knowledge of quantity food production and service techniques, food safety/sanitation compliance regulations and procedures

Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or GED, 2 years of work-related experience in a cafeteria/food service setting

Benefits: Medical Coverage, Dental, Vision, Additional Life Insurance, and Other Add-Ons. Paid vacation and sick (2 weeks each), 13 Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas are two-day holidays), Short Term Disability, 401K Retirement Plan, and Employee Assistance Plan.

Iroquois Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.