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Prep Cook/Dishwasher
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A Dishwasher washes dishes, pots, pans or other kitchen equipment for a restaurant or dining hall.
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$21.63
Per Hour
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26 Per hour Prep Cook/Dishwasher
Adams & Associates, Inc. dba Exeter Job Corps
Occupation:
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Location:
Exeter, RI
- 02822
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift Shift
Posted:
07/29/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
EmployRI
Web Site:
EmployRI
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
07/29/2026
Expires:
09/27/2026
Job #: 1568742
Job Requirements and Properties
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Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
12 Month(s) Age
21 and up Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Hours
40 Hours Per Week Benefits
Job Description
Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Are you tired of working in a kitchen for low pay and zero appreciation? Are your skills going to waste working for a chain restaurant where you're treated like a number? Do you want to be a mentor to underprivileged youth looking to make a better life for themselves? Then we have the job for you! The School Prep Cook is responsible for assisting in the preparation of food and beverages for consumption by students. Assists in kitchen clean-up to facilitate sanitizing of all food service areas.
WHY WORK FOR US?
- Highly competitive pay and exceptional health benefits
- we offer a free medical, dental, and vision package!!!
- Fully equipped gymnasium with basketball hoops
- State-of-the-art workout room with free weights, treadmills, and nautilus equipment
- you can cancel that expensive gym membership!!!
- A beautiful 22-acre campus, ideal for lunchtime walks
- Located less than 10 minutes from the highway
- Courteous, team-oriented staff
WHAT IS EXETER JOB CORPS ACADEMY?
We support the Job Corps programs mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education. Our center specializes in Culinary Arts, Welding, Electronics Engineering, and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant training.
EMPLOYMENT AT EXETER JOB CORPS
Employment at Exeter Job Corps is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, employment verification, education verification, professional reference check and motor vehicle record check. Here is the schedule for this role: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-7pm /
Sunday & Monday OFF Salary:
$21.63 per hour
Job Responsibilities:
Assists in the preparation and presentation of quality food
Provides good customer service and engages young adults, ages 16-24
Assists in kitchen clean-up, washing dishes, cleaning and sanitizing the food preparation area to ensure sanitation and cleanliness of all food service areas
Transports finished meals from preparation area to serving line
Keeps serving counters stocked with prepared food
Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population, especially the student Food Service workers
May provide supervision and training to kitchen staff in coordination with the Food Service Manager
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years or older to apply
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- One plus years of food service experience required
- Will be required to obtain ServSafe credentials
Physical requirements include sitting, standing, climbing, walking, lifting, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, reaching, stooping, crouching, general kitchen duties 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.