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    Adams and Associates (Laurel, MD)


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    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Woodland - Laurel, MD

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    High School

     

    Salary Range

     

    $18.21 - $18.21 Hourly

     

    Job Category

    Education

    Description

    •Serve, Support, and Inspire!

     

    Join theWoodland Job Corps Centeras aFood Service Assistantand play a key role innourishing and supporting studentsas they pursue their education and career goals. You’ll help prepare and serve quality meals, maintain aclean and safe kitchen environment, andmentor students through hands-on work experiences. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity topositively impact young lives every daywhile working in asupportive, team-oriented environment.

     

    •About Woodland Job Corps Center

     

    TheWoodland Job Corps Centerprovides students with the opportunity to earn theirHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)and hands-on training in:🔌 Electrical Wiring 🔨 Carpentry 🏗️ Building Construction Technology 👨‍🍳 Culinary Arts 🍽️ Advanced Culinary Arts 🏨 Hotel & Lodging

     

    We also assist students withjob placementupon completion of their educational and career technical training.

     

    •About Adams & Associates

     

    Adams & Associates is a100% employee-ownedcompany that isservice-focused and outcome-driven.

     

    Founded in1990, we began with the mission of operating at-risk youth and children’s programs for local, state, and federal agencies. Today, we are one of thelargest workforce providersinvolved in thefederal Job Corps program, employing2,000+ staffacross the U.S. and serving approximately9,000 young peopleannually, ages16–24, primarily in residential settings.

     

    Ouracademic and career technical training programs are accreditedand lead tonational industry-recognized credentials.

     

    •Schedule

    + Monday to Friday: 5:30 AM – 2:30 PM

    + Weekends Off

    •Benefits

    + Competitive hourly wage

    + Free Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

    + Opportunities for professional development

    + Positive and inclusive work environment

    + Make a difference in the lives of young people

    •‍🍳Position Summary

     

    Responsible for assisting in thepreparation of food and beveragesfor students and maintaining aclean and sanitized kitchen environment.

     

    May providesupervision and trainingto Job Corps Work-Based Learning students assigned to the department.

     

    •Responsibilities

    + Assist in thepreparation and presentation of quality food

    + Provideexcellent customer serviceand engage positively with students

    + Performkitchen clean-up, washing dishes, and sanitizing food prep areas

    + Transport finished meals to the serving line andkeep serving counters stocked

    + Producequality workin a thorough, timely, and accurate manner

    + Maintainattendance, accountability, and productivity standards

    + Plan, prioritize, and organize assignments to meet goals and deadlines

    + Apply job knowledge to effectively complete responsibilities andmaintain skills proactively

    + Mentor, monitor, andmodel Career Success Standardsfor students

    + Providehigh-quality supervision, taking swift action to influence student behavior positively

    + Ensurequality servicesare maintained and student needs are met

    + Communicate clearly and contribute to team efforts; provide timely information to DOL/Company

    + Identify problems, evaluate solutions, andfollow up to ensure resolution

    + Collaborate with staff from all departments to ensureeffective student supervision and services

    + Accept direction from the Center Director, Duty Officer, or Shift Manager, including temporary assignments in other departments

    + Performother duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent required. Advanced degrees preferred. Prefer previous experience in food service. Must be able to obtain ServSafe credentials. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping and crouching. Demonstrates the ability to lift 40 pounds and / or the ability to assess the lift load in order to ask for necessary assistance.

     

    •Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training .