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Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is a leading provider of training and employment services, dedicated to improving lives through meaningful work and education. They operate a variety of facilities and programs, including the Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center located in Reno, Nevada. This center is a residential career technical training program for young adults that provides life-changing opportunities in various trades and professions. MTC prides itself on fostering a professional and supportive environment for its staff while helping local youth achieve career success. As an employer, MTC offers equal opportunities and values diversity, including accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The position available is a full-time Food Service Worker role at the Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center in Reno, NV, with a competitive wage of $19.19 per hour. This role involves critical responsibilities to ensure the daily preparation and serving of high-quality meals in accordance with government regulations and organizational standards.

As a Food Service Worker at Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center, you will play a vital part in supporting the center's nutrition and food service operations. Your main task will be to prepare all center meals based on pre-planned menus to meet nutritional standards and ensure timely service to students, staff, and visitors. You will assist in instructing cook helpers and work-based learning students on safe and hygienic food preparation and serving practices, contributing to both their skills development and maintaining food safety standards. Maintaining the kitchen's clean, safe, and sanitary condition is also your responsibility, including care for kitchen equipment and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Besides routine food preparation, you will handle stockroom management by tracking commodity availability and recommending replenishment when necessary. The role may also include preparing foods for special center functions and visitors, requiring flexibility and attention to detail.

This position requires not only technical food handling skills but also a commitment to excellent customer service, as promoting a positive experience for everyone at the facility is essential. Working hours are full-time from 5:00 am to 1:30 pm with varied days and occasional overtime. The position offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and life insurance; short and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off; paid holidays; professional development assistance; and opportunities for career advancement. This makes it an attractive opportunity for individuals who are passionate about food service and community impact while seeking long-term career growth in a supportive organization.