COOK

Position Information

Position Number: 22098479
County: Faulkner
Posting End Date: July 17, 2026

Job Summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing meals in a state facility according to established menus and recipes. This entry-level role ensures that food is prepared promptly, cooked to the correct specifications, and complies with health and safety standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks according to standardized recipes and menu plans.
• Ensure food is cooked to the proper temperature and quality standards.
• Clean and maintain cooking equipment, utensils, and workstations.
• Maintain food inventory and inform supervisors when supplies are low.
• Interact with visitors, handle or relay complaints to managers, and assist visitors with special needs.
• Perform food preparation duties, including preparing food commodities, calculating needed amounts of goods, ensuring accurate measurements of recipe quantities, labeling and storing leftover items, and ordering weekly supplies.
• Affix portioning and plating meals for service.
• Follow food safety regulations regarding food storage, handling, and cleanliness.

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to follow recipes and cooking instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail in food preparation and quality control.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Good communication skills for working with other kitchen staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or cooking experience.

Other Job Related Education and/or Experience

May be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensing requirements, upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee.

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