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Cook III

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The County of Hidalgo

Edinburg, TX (In Person)

$34,861 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/8/2026

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Job Description

Cook III The County of Hidalgo Edinburg, TX Job Details Full-time $34,861 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Paid sick time Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards Food production Pre-cooking preparation Basic math High school diploma or GED Driver's License Institutional kitchen experience Full Job Description If you are interested in this position, please make sure to apply through Hidalgo County's website at https://www.hidalgocounty.us. The direct link to the position is: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hidalgocountytx?keywords=cook Performs complex (journey-level) food preparation work. Work involves planning, preparing, seasoning, and cooking food; maintaining inventories and records of food consumption; and making recommendations for improvement; May train others; Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Examples of Work Performed:
Prepares, seasons, and cooks food as needed. Studies cooking and kitchen operations, notes areas in need of correction or improvement, and makes recommendations for improving operating efficiency. Checks and tastes food during preparation for conformance to standards. Reports kitchen equipment in need of repair or replacement. Maintains an inventory of supplies and prepares requisitions for needed items as appropriate. Tests formulas and recipes. May train others. Performs related work as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Graduation from a high school. Two (2) or more years of experience in institutional foods and food preparation work.
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license. Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of quantity food preparation techniques and procedures and of modified and calculated diet preparation methods. Skill in cooking and baking and in the use and care of food preparation appliances and equipment. Ability to interpret and follow recipes, to compute basic mathematical calculations, to analyze problems and recommend solutions, and to train others. Ability to understand nutritional guidelines and estimate servings/meals. May need to be a Certified Food Manager (CFM).
Pay:
$34,861.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off
Work Location:
In person