Cook I

• $30,499 - $39,748/ Year
• Full Benefits Package

Duties:

• Cooks and serves meals according to established recipes according to schedule.
• Assists the Food Services Coordinator in the planning of menus in compliance with mandated dietary guidelines.
• Prepares meals for special dietary, religious and/or medical needs.
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment and appliances such as industrial ovens, mixers and fryers.
• Performs duties required to maintain a clean, safe and efficient kitchen operation.
• Estimates food requirements and controls serving portions to reduce waste.
• Ensures left over food and ingredients are appropriately stored for preservation.
• Completes daily set-up work in preparation for next meal; completes weekly prep list for her/his shift.
• Completes opening and closing daily records; records temperatures of freezers, coolers and foods on a daily basis.
• Trains residents and/or inmate workers to perform these responsibilities.
• Oversees the work of inmate workers as appropriate during meal set up, preparation, clean up, unloading and stocking inventory, etc.
• This description is intended to illustrate the type 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:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous experience in commercial or institutional food preparation is preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator's license throughout the course of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen, as a condition of employment.
• Subject to background check and fingerprinting.
• Must be able to complete and pass the state required ServSafe guidelines test.
• May be subject to call-ins outside of normal scheduled work hours.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and inmate workers.