Cook Supervisor - Lead Kitchen & Food Safety

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Texarkana, TX is seeking a cook supervisor to independently prepare meals for regular and modified diets, following standardized recipes to ensure consistency and safety. You will plan meals, coordinate kitchen operations, and adjust seasoning as needed to meet dietary requirements.

Applicants must meet the qualification standards including a Food Protection Manager Certification from ANSI, and must upload certification documents during application.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the full range of food preparation principles including techniques to develop or revise recipes.
• Knowledge of procedures related to cooking in large quantities.
• Knowledge of special and modified diets such as high protein, low cholesterol, low fat, calorie restricted, and sodium restricted diets.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare all types of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, fruits, sauces, and gravies for regular and modified diet menus.
• Prepare, cook, season, and portion food for all meals by following standardized recipes.
• Plan and prepare or coordinate the preparation of entire meals.
• Make substitutions and adjustments in food preparation procedures and seasoning.

Skills

Food preparation principles

Large-quantity cooking procedures

Diet modification knowledge

Job description

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Texarkana, TX is seeking a cook supervisor to independently prepare meals for regular and modified diets, following standardized recipes to ensure consistency and safety. You will plan meals, coordinate kitchen operations, and adjust seasoning as needed to meet dietary requirements.

Applicants must meet the qualification standards including a Food Protection Manager Certification from ANSI, and must upload certification documents during application.