LODGE COOK

Arkansas.gov; Arkansas; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lodge Cook to join their team at Historic Washington State Park. This role involves preparing food for public consumption, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring a clean and safe cooking environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in restaurant or institutional cooking. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement pension, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about culinary arts and customer service. If you thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment and enjoy working with a team, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Retirement Pension

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, plus one year of cooking experience.
• Ability to train staff and manage kitchen operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items to order and for events.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff in food service tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.

Skills

Food Preparation Techniques

Sanitation Practices

Time Management

Employee Training

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Food Service Equipment

Job description

Location: Historic Washington State Park, Washington, AR

This position assists in the operation of William’s Tavern Restaurant. Job duties include assisting with meal planning, cooking menu items, taking inventory, ordering food and non-food supplies, training new employees, and maintaining a clean, sanitary and safe food preparation area. Applicant will be required to work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays.

This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension.

Applicants must meet or exceed these qualifications: the educational equivalent of a high school diploma, plus one year experience in restaurant or institutional cooking or related field. Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the Qualifications Review Committee.

Position Information

Class Code: S059C

Grade: GS03

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $26,034.00 - $37,749.00

Summary

The Lodge Cook is responsible for inspecting and preparing food supplies for public consumption, employee training and supervision, inventory and cost control measures, and maintaining and cleaning equipment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

1. Cooks and prepares food to order, as well as banquet and specialty items, and monitors time and temperature of prepared foods to ensure safety standards.
2. Sets up salad bars or buffet serving lines.
3. Cleans and sanitizes appliances, food prep areas, floors, and utensils.
4. Interacts with visitors, handles or relays complaints to managers, and assists visitors with special needs.
5. Provides shift supervision of skilled and unskilled food service workers, including training and scheduling.
6. Assists with budget and menu planning and inventories of restaurant supplies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of appropriate use and sanitation of food service equipment, facilities and materials. Knowledge of food preparation techniques, laws, regulations, or standards governing food preparation and storage. Ability to train employees in a multitude of job tasks related to food service or kitchen sanitation. Ability to clean and maintain a variety of food preparation appliances and tools. Ability to manage time, materials, and food service workers in a commercial kitchen.

Minimum Qualifications

The educational equivalent of a high school diploma, plus one year experience in restaurant or institutional cooking or related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.