COOK - Juvenile Services

Tarrant County; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County is seeking a Cook for Youth and Staff in Secure Institutional Programs. The role involves planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals while complying with food service guidelines. Candidates must have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and obtain a Food Handlers Certification. This position offers competitive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.

Benefits

Superior health benefits

Retirement benefits

Insurance benefits

13 County Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year full-time experience in a related field.
• Must obtain Food Handlers Certification within six months of hire.
• Valid Texas driver's license and automobile liability insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve meals three times daily.
• Clean kitchen and related equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Document the use of food supplies and take inventory.

Skills

Ability to read and perform arithmetic operations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description: Cook for Youth and Staff in Secure Institutional Programs

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.

Note: A pre-placement physical examination is required. Positions may close at any time after a sufficient number of applications are received.

Benefits

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits, along with 13 County Holidays.

For more information, please visit: Employee Benefits

Essential Responsibilities

1. Plan, prepare, and serve meals
2. Clean kitchen and related equipment to maintain sanitary conditions
3. Follow all kitchen security procedures
4. Document the use of food supplies
5. Take inventory of food supplies
6. Receive and verify incoming food orders
7. Date and stock all food supplies
8. Launder kitchen towels and aprons
9. Perform all other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience in a related field
• Must obtain Food Handlers Certification within six (6) months of hire
• Ability to read and perform arithmetic operations related to food quantities and recipes
• Valid Texas driver's license and automobile liability insurance required

Note: You must complete the work history and education sections of the application to demonstrate the required experience and education; otherwise, you will be disqualified. If hired, proof of educational attainment must be provided at new hire processing.

Tarrant County conducts background checks, including criminal background, credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment, and educational verification. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic disqualification; each case is considered individually.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to lift, reach, stoop, stand, and walk in an indoor commercial kitchen located in a secure facility. Exposure to kitchen appliances is expected.