Classification: Non- Exempt
Reports To: Food Services Manager
Senior Lead Cook
Fulltime • $18.50 hourly – Biweekly pay – Full benefits package
Location • Dayton, Ohio
Schedule • Tuesday through Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized foodservice professional to prepare daily meals, oversee kitchen operations, and guide Cook Helpers and student trainees in safe and efficient foodhandling practices. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fastpaced kitchen environment while also mentoring young adults in workforcereadiness skills.
This position is wellsuited for individuals with experience in:
• Largescale or institutional cooking
• Culinary preparation and food safety
• Stockroom or inventory management
• Working with youth or student trainees
• Team leadership or kitchen coordination
• Maintaining safe, clean, and sanitary foodservice environments
You will work closely with the Food Service Manager and kitchen team to ensure highquality meals, efficient service, and a safe, supportive learning environment for students participating in Job Corps training programs.
This is an onsite, studentfacing role that requires strong interpersonal skills, consistency, foodservice knowledge, and the ability to model professionalism for young adults.
Your work directly supports student wellbeing, center culture, and the overall campus dining experience.
What You’ll Do
Food Preparation & Kitchen Operations
• Prepare meals in accordance with preplanned menus and the number of students, staff, and guests served.
• Maintain kitchen equipment in clean, orderly, and working condition.
• Ensure the kitchen and surrounding work areas remain safe, clean, and sanitary.
• Assist in cleaning the kitchen and dining areas following each meal service.
• Prepare food for special functions, visitors, and offcenter assignments as directed.
Training, Leadership & Student Support
• Instruct Cook Helpers and student trainees in safe, hygienic, and efficient foodpreparation techniques.
• Model, mentor, and reinforce positive center culture and Career Success Standards (CSS).
• Act as a responsible custodian of center property.
• Report violations of ethical behavior.
Inventory, Accountability & Safety
• Monitor stockroom commodities and recommend replenishment as needed.
• Identify and report environmental health and safety concerns.
• Suggest opportunities for continuous operational improvement and waste reduction.
• Ensure all foodhandling procedures meet safety and compliance standards.
Minimum Qualifications
• One year of experience in foodservices training.
• Experience working with youth.
• Valid food handler’s permit for the state of Ohio.
• Broad knowledge of foodservice operations.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and use good judgment.
• Ability to model, mentor, and monitor CSS standards for students.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. (I9 verification required).
• Ability to pass a preemployment background check and drug screening.
