Cook 1

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cook 1 to join their team in a supportive and team-oriented environment. In this role, you will prepare meals for a community corrections facility, ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. You'll also maintain kitchen cleanliness and assist with stocking supplies. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays and a retirement plan, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

Team-oriented work environment

Affordable benefit package

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Retirement plan

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• Experience in quantity food production in various settings.
• Completion of a vocational program in cooking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for the community corrections facility.
• Clean kitchen equipment and dining areas.
• Assist staff with routine security matters.

Skills

Food Preparation

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Vocational or Community College Program in Commercial Cooking

Experience in Food Production

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

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• Prepares meals for the community corrections facility, consisting of preparing and cooking meats, vegetables, special dishes and baking and preparing desserts.
• Preps meals for residential staff to cook when meals are outside of normal work hours/days.
• Cleans kitchen equipment such as stoves, work tables, mechanical mixers, kettles, steam cookers, etc. Cleans dining room and kitchen areas.
• Stocks pantry and storeroom weekly when deliveries are received.
• Assists residential staff in routine security matters related to the food service operation.
  
  

Job Description

• Prepares meals for the community corrections facility, consisting of preparing and cooking meats, vegetables, special dishes and baking and preparing desserts.
• Preps meals for residential staff to cook when meals are outside of normal work hours/days.
• Cleans kitchen equipment such as stoves, work tables, mechanical mixers, kettles, steam cookers, etc. Cleans dining room and kitchen areas.
• Stocks pantry and storeroom weekly when deliveries are received.
• Assists residential staff in routine security matters related to the food service operation.
  
  

Hours: 1 st shift Sat & Sun 9:30am – 5:30pm, 2 nd shift Wed-Fri 2:00pm - 10:00pm or variable as needed.

What We Offer

• Team-oriented, positive work environment
• Excellent affordable benefit package
• Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan
• Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions
• Employee discount programs
  
  

Preferred Characteristics And Abilities

• Self-driven
• Flexible and open to change
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate
• Positive attitude
  
  

Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation, including criminal history data. Barring reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Employees must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license, and the ability to be insured under the district's auto insurance coverage. Must adhere to the use of universal precautions in the performance of job duties in order to minimize the potential risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Will be required to be certified in First Aid and CPR.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Experience equal to one year of full-time quantity food production in a commercial, military, hospital, or institutional setting;

OR

successful completion of a military, vocational, or community college program in commercial cooking;

OR

employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to six months of full-time work as a Food Service Worker.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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