Cook - State Facility Kitchen (ServSafe Ready)

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Paid holidays

Maternity leave

Job summary

The Cook position at the Arkansas Department of Human Services location in Conway, AR is responsible for preparing meals in a state facility according to established menus and recipes, ensuring timely service and compliance with health and safety standards.

This entry-level role requires prior kitchen or cooking experience and the ability to follow recipes, maintain cleanliness, and interact with visitors as needed. ServSafe certification within six months of hire is required.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or cooking experience.
• Must obtain ServSafe Food Certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks according to standardized recipes and menu plans.
• Ensure food is cooked to the proper temperature and quality standards.
• Clean and maintain cooking equipment, utensils, and workstations.
• Monitor food inventory and inform supervisors when supplies are low.
• Interact with visitors, handle or relay complaints to managers, and assist visitors with special needs.
• Perform food preparation duties, including preparing food commodities, calculating needed amounts of goods, ensuring accurate measurements of recipe quantities, labeling and storing leftover items, and ordering weekly supplies.
• Assist with portioning and plating meals for service.
• Follow food safety regulations regarding food storage, handling, and cleanliness.

Skills

Basic cooking techniques

Follow recipes

Attention to detail

Kitchen safety

Communication with kitchen staff

Job description

The Cook position at the Arkansas Department of Human Services location in Conway, AR is responsible for preparing meals in a state facility according to established menus and recipes, ensuring timely service and compliance with health and safety standards.

This entry-level role requires prior kitchen or cooking experience and the ability to follow recipes, maintain cleanliness, and interact with visitors as needed. ServSafe certification within six months of hire is required.