Cook $32,531/

Year Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off Pension Plan Duties:

Prepares and serves meals and desserts according to established recipes, menus, schedules, and special dietary requirements. Assists the Food Services Coordinator with menu planning and estimates food quantities and serving portions to minimize waste. Operates, cleans, and maintains kitchen equipment, utensils, and appliances, including ovens, mixers, and fryers. Maintains sanitary conditions in kitchen, dining, and food storage areas in accordance with applicable standards. Trains residents or trustees in appropriate kitchen cleaning and equipment maintenance procedures. Manages food inventory and supplies, maintains inventory records, and prepares orders as needed. Ensures leftovers and ingredients are properly stored and completes kitchen and dining area setup for the next meal. Reports equipment repair and maintenance needs to the supervisor. May serve as lead worker and oversee Juvenile Center residents as appropriate. This description is intended to illustrate the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

Education and Experience:

Completion of the eighth school grade is required. High school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in commercial or institutional food preparation is preferred.

Special Requirements:

A pre-employment physical, drug test and background check are required before employment. Will be fingerprinted and subject to random drug and alcohol testing during the course of employment.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to maintain confidentiality, effective working relationships with other employees, and interact effectively with the general public.