Entry-Level Cook: Meal Prep & Safety Focus

State of Arkansas; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arkansas in a state facility is seeking an entry-level cook responsible for preparing meals in accordance with established menus and recipes. The role ensures timely cooking, proper temperatures, and adherence to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, maintaining equipment and inventory, interacting with visitors, and assisting with portioning and plating. Must obtain ServSafe certification within six months of hire and maintain standards.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to follow recipes and cooking instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail in food preparation and quality control.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Good communication skills for working with other kitchen staff.

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.
• Ability to interact with visitors, handles or relays complaints to managers, and assists visitors with special needs.
• Performs 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

Cooking techniques

Food preparation

Kitchen sanitation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

State of Arkansas in a state facility is seeking an entry-level cook responsible for preparing meals in accordance with established menus and recipes. The role ensures timely cooking, proper temperatures, and adherence to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities include following standardized recipes, maintaining equipment and inventory, interacting with visitors, and assisting with portioning and plating. Must obtain ServSafe certification within six months of hire and maintain standards.