TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Length of position: 12 months
Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:00 A.M.- 7:30 P.M.
Friday: 5:30 A.M.-2:00P.M.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs complex food preparation work. Work involves limited planning, preparing, seasoning and cooking food, and making recommendations for improvement. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assemble all ingredients and prepare meals following standardized recipes and established procedures.
- Prepare any special diets following prescribed diet orders, and prepare meals for the Health Center as needed.
- Taste and check food quality and conformance to standards before service.
- Hold all foods at proper serving temperatures, and measure and log internal food temperatures using calibrated thermometers in compliance with HACCP and health regulations.
- Monitor and record temperatures of refrigeration, freezer, and hot-holding equipment throughout each shift.
- Complete Daily production records accurately, tracking quantities prepared, served, and left over to reduce waste to help forecast future needs.
- Conduct regular inventory counts of food and supplies, and report levels to the manager so orders can be placed on time.
- Serve students, staff, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
- After each meal, break down and clean the workstation and other cafeteria work areas.
- Report kitchen equipment in need of repair.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Minimum of two years recognizable and comparable experience in an institution or school food service establishment
- Sign Language: The applicant does not need to have sign language skills at hire but will be required to participate in sign language classes offered at TSD until reaching a level of INTERMEDIATE as evaluated on the Signed Communication Proficiency Inventory.
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
- Experience in a residential care/school facility with the State of Texas.
- Experience in cooking and baking and in the use and care of food preparation appliances and equipment.
- Knowledge of quantity food preparation techniques and procedures and of modified and calculated diet preparation methods.
- Proficient sign communications skills.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Problem solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Effective Communication - the individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.
- Planning/organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
- Quality control - the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Safety and security - the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
- Interpersonal Skills - the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
SUPERVISOR
Food Service Manager
Military Occupation Speciality (MOS) Code:
For equivalent MOS code go to http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Custodial.pdf page 2 Cook III
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