Lead Cook - CSCD

Bexar County; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement benefits

Work-life balance support

Job summary

A county correctional facility in San Antonio is seeking a Lead Cook for its residential treatment kitchen. The ideal candidate will have experience in food service, with responsibilities including meal preparation, maintaining kitchen inventory, and following sanitation standards. A high school diploma or GED is required along with a Food Service Manager Certification. Candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check and meet physical requirements. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in food service.
• Experience in menu preparation and maintaining kitchen inventory is desirable.
• Must obtain Food Service Manager Certification within first 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals in compliance with health and sanitation standards.
• Maintain inventory of food and kitchen supplies.
• Supervise kitchen detail involving residents.

Skills

Meal planning

Food preparation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

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If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel.Lead Cook - CSCD page is loaded## Lead Cook - CSCDlocations: Applewhite Recovery Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100226**Job Title**Lead Cook - CSCD**Pay Rate**United States of America (Hourly)**Time Type**Full time**Summary****REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:*** Reports directly to: Manager, ARC, Residential Treatment Facility* The Residential Treatment Facility Lead Cook within this Department serves at the facility staff level and is selected by the ARC Manager and administrative panel after having met the requisite education, training, and experience criteria set out in this job description.* The individual is not responsible for the supervision of employees.* Applicant is hired under the legal doctrine of employment at will.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** • Prepare the orders for meat, produce, kitchen and other supplies including all custodial, janitorial, and maintenance items needed at the ARC;* • Consult with management and dieticians to determine appropriate menus;* • Maintain inventory of foods, kitchen equipment and other supplies;* • Prepare food to be served complying with applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures;* • Responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud;* • Supervises residents assigned to work kitchen detail;* • Responsible for insuring kitchen and dining areas are cleaned after each meal.**KNOWLEDGE:*** • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff personnel; follow written and verbal instructions; and communicate effectively orally and in writing;* • General knowledge of meal planning and food preparation;* • General knowledge of ordering and maintaining kitchen supplies, equipment and food inventories;* • General knowledge necessary to safely and efficiently operate kitchen equipment and machines (including but not limited to: oven, stove, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and knives) used in the performance of this job.* • Ability to prepare and serve food in compliance with applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and follow established food production programs and procedures.**MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:*** A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required;* • Two (2) years’ experience in food service required;* • One (1) year experience dealing with menu preparation, ordering food stuffs and maintaining kitchen inventory is highly desirable;* • Must possess Food Service Manager Certification or obtain within the first 60 days of employment;* • Must obtain Health Department Food Handling license or card.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:*** Includes lifting/carrying from 10 lbs. to 30 lbs. occasionally; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand an eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a kitchen equipment, computer keyboard and basic office equipment.* Subject to sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting and handling to perform the essential job functions.* Applicant must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license.* Applicant must pass and maintain a favorable criminal background check.* Applicant must clear a pre-employment physical and urinalysis test.* Applicant must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license.**WORKING CONDITIONS:*** Working conditions are primarily inside a residential facility kitchen environment. Individual may be exposed to temperature variations and cramped areas.* Exposure to controlled correctional environment and potential risk of bodily injury and/or hazardous conditions may exist. Individual will work in the proximity of some residents who could be considered dangerous.* Work in the proximity of individuals who may have been convicted of felony and/or misdemeanor offenses. Individual may have daily contact with the public, outside agencies and support networks concerning kitchen services available to residents.* Individual may be required to be on-call 24 hours.* Individual may be required to work a flexible schedule and more than 40 hours during the workweek.* NOTE: Bexar County CSCD operates under the legal doctrine of employment at will. All employees are hired under an initial 12 month probationary (introductory) period. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.**Working With Bexar County**Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.*Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.**We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.*### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters, and we'll reach out if a suitable role becomes available.