TJJD - Cook II (BWD)

About the role

We are committed to transforming lives and building safer communities by working collaboratively, communicating openly, and upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Our team models accountability, transparency, and respect, taking proactive steps to ensure the physical and emotional safety of youth, staff, and the community.

Job Description

Performs complex (journey-level) food preparation work. Work involves following standardized menus in the preparation of breakfast, noon, and evening meals. Ensures cleanliness and organization of the kitchen. Provides guidance to staff/students in food preparation and storage. May prepare requisitions. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Required to work different shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed, and is subject to being on call.

Essential Job Duties

• Prepares, seasons, and cooks food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or established standards; tests formulas and standardized recipes; and checks and tastes food during preparation for conformance to standards.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and prepares requisitions for needed items.
• Inspects food preparation equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure sanitary conditions.
• Studies cooking and kitchen operations and assists in making recommendations for improving operating efficiency.
• Must complete any required agency training.
• Reports kitchen equipment in need of repair or replacement.
• Ensures that food is maintained at proper serving temperatures.
• Instructs staff in setting up serving lines and serves food as appropriate.
• Assists in reviewing and planning menus to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared.

Requirements

• Experience in food preparation work.
• Must possess an accredited food handler license, or successfully complete an accredited food handler training course within 60 days of hire.
• Preferred: Six months of commercial food service experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of quantity food preparation techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge 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.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to meet local health department and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) standards.

Physical Requirements

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the position.

Travel Requirements

Travel 10% of the time to assist other facilities, participate in training programs, and help ensure best practices are shared and implemented in various locations.

Additional Information

Failure to maintain required licensure/certification will result in termination of employment. This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.