COOK, Juvenile Services

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College is seeking a dedicated food service worker to plan, prepare and serve meals in three daily service blocks for youth and staff in secure facilities. This role requires adherence to nutrition program guidelines and facility standards.

You will maintain kitchen sanitation, manage inventory and orders, follow security procedures, and obtain a Texas Food Handler certification within six months.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and perform arithmetic calculations involved in quantities and recipe changes.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares and serves meals
• Cleans kitchen and related equipment to maintain sanitary conditions
• Follows all kitchen security procedures
• Documents the use of food supplies
• Takes inventory of food supplies
• Receives verifies incoming food orders
• Dates and stocks all food supplies
• Launders kitchen towels and aprons
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Skills

Math & quantity calculations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Food safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Food Handlers Certification (within 6 months)

Job description

Summary

Plan, organize, prepare and serve nutritious meals three (3) times daily for the youth and staff of three (3) secure institutional programs and off-site programs as developed by the Department. Comply with the food service guidelines of the Special Nutrition Program and Standards for Secure Juvenile Pre-Adjudication Detention and Post-Adjudication Correctional Facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares and serves meals
• Cleans kitchen and related equipment to maintain sanitary conditions
• Follows all kitchen security procedures
• Documents the use of food supplies
• Takes inventory of food supplies
• Receives verifies incoming food orders
• Dates and stocks all food supplies
• Launders kitchen towels and aprons
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a related field.
• Must obtain Food Handlers Certification within six (6) months of hire date.
• Ability to read and perform arithmetic operations involved in calculating food quantities and recipe changes.
• Valid TX driver's license and automobile liability insurance required.

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to lift, reach, stoop, stand and walk in an indoor commercial kitchen located in a locked security facility. Exposure to kitchen appliances.

Benefits

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Smith at [phone].

Screening Questions

01. Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02. Do you have a minimum of one (1) year experience in a related field?

• Yes
• No

PREA 1. Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution?

• Yes
• No

PREA 2. Have you been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community by force, threat of force, coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No

PREA 3. Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated for or found to have engaged in any of the conduct described in either of the two previous questions?

• Yes
• No

PREA 4. Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated, disciplined or had any government issued license revoked or suspended for having engaged in conduct defined as sexual harassment?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question