Cook II

About the role

El Valle Detention Facility located in Raymondville, Texas, is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook quantity of food required according to menu and number of non-citizens.
• Maintain kitchen equipment in orderly workable condition.
• Ensure work area is safe, clean and sanitary at all times.
• Maintain accountability of kitchen tools.
• Prepare foods as directed for special facility functions and visitors and assist in cleaning kitchen work areas following each meal.
• Supervise non-citizens assigned to assist in the kitchen.
• Requires long periods of walking and standing and the pushing and pulling of food carts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food service training, one (1) year of food service or related experience and prior supervisory experience are preferred.
• A valid food handlers permit is also required (company will provide after hire), if required by the state of Texas.
• Must successfully complete required preservice training.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Qualifications

Education and experience requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, food service training, one (1) year of food service or related experience, and prior supervisory experience. A valid food handlers permit is required (company will provide after hire), if required by the state of Texas. Must successfully complete required preservice training. A valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record is required, unless waived by management.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• 401(k) retirement
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities for job advancement

Pay

$19.22 per hour + $1500 hiring bonus

Schedule

Full-time, shift varies