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County of Kent
Cook I
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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
$33,495 / year median in Michigan
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Cook I County of Kent - 5.0 Grand Rapids, MI Job Details Part-time $19.77 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Safety data sheet (SDS) reading Recipe adherence Basic math High school diploma or GED Measuring ingredients Full Job Description Job Responsibilities The Kent County Juvenile Detention Center is hiring for a part-time Cook I. The successful candidate will prepare one or more parts of large meals for residents and staff at the 98-bed, secure Juvenile Detention Center. The Cook will prepare special diets for individuals under instructions from supervisors. The supervisor will provide menus for the hot meals on a weekly basis. Additional responsibilities include serving meals, putting away stock and cleaning the kitchen, including equipment. Candidates are required to become ServSafe certified within the 9-month probationary period. This position does not require the candidate to have any physical contact with the residents housed within Juvenile Detention. This hours for this position will typically be up to four shifts per week from 10am or 11am - 6pm, or 9am - 6pm or 6:30pm, working every other weekend. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or its equivalent. Ability to read and comprehend recipes and other instructions, material safety data sheets and other safety information required for proper performance of the work. Must have ability to complete basic math to calculate accurate food measurements Prior experience in cooking and preparing of food on large scale basis preferred. Additional Information Don't take our word for it that Kent County is a great place to work and thrive.