Food Service Employee - YCA Ft. Gordon
Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.34 - $16.87
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Job Description
The Youth Challenge Program (YCP) is a well-established and highly regarded initiative designed to support at-risk youth who have left high school without a diploma due to dropouts or expulsions. Operating since 1993 and with an impressive track record of graduating over 20,000 cadets, the program has campuses located at Fort Stewart in Hinesville and Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia. YCP is modeled closely after a US Army basic training company, incorporating military structure and discipline to provide participants with a comprehensive framework to regain control, motivation, and purpose in their lives. This aspirational and structured environment is drug-free, gang-free,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to work weekly rotating shifts including some weekends
- Selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a Georgia criminal records search
- A national background check
- A pre-employment drug test
- Post-hire placement in the State Random Drug Testing Program
- A post-employment federal background investigation
- An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed
Job Qualifications
- Six months of work experience as an assistant in preparing, cooking, and serving food in a food service operation
- Safe Serve Certificate
- Basic computer software usage skills
- Experience in working with at-risk youth
- Ability and willingness to participate in YCA extracurricular activities
Job Duties
- Prepares and cooks or assists in the cooking of food using specialized equipment
- Serves and distributes food
- Cleans kitchen, kitchen equipment, and dining areas
- Participates in extracurricular activities as needed
- Works weekly rotating shifts including some weekends
- Maintains compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
- Supports the overall mission of the Youth Challenge Program through dedicated service
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)