COOK II (LEAD).4010200
Dallas, TX
| Employer: | Dallas County |
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Brief Description Supervises the preparation of meals and kitchen maintenance in conformance with health and sanitation standards, and completes appropriate paperwork. Management Scope: Trains and supervises Cooks and assigned juvenile residents. Detailed Description Receives, checks, stores, retherms, prepares and serves nutritional meals, snacks, sack lunches, bulk and special meals; adjusts menus as needed; coordinates meal transportation to other locations; and documents/completes required records and reports.Trains, leads and schedules work shifts for staff and assigned juvenile residents in food service procedures, standards and regulations.Maintains security of juvenile residents assigned to work in the kitchen, ensure residents follow safety and sanitation requirements, resolves minor disciplinary problems, documents and refers major problems or incidents to the supervisor.Orders, checks and maintains staple grocery, produce and other items to ensure adequate inventory, and resolves shortages or invoice discrepancies.Ensures kitchen, storage, cafeteria and immediate ground areas are clean, organized and sanitary in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Coordinates the timely transport of meals to other sites, resolves problems with meal shortages, unusable meals and maintenance and documents/reports serious or persistent problems.Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Education, Experience and Training:Completion of tenth (10th) grade from an accredited school or additional equivalent work experience. Three (3) years of work related experience or a combination of the two. Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Must pass an extensive background investigation. Mandatory drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment. "Position requires working with juveniles who may have committed dangerous/aggressive acts; should possess a high tolerance for working in an emotionally demanding/stressful work environment." Physical/Environmental Requirements:• Works inside a secured facility. Requires prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, pushing and lifting and carrying up to 45 lbs. unassisted necessary to complete cooking and cleanup tasks. • An employee may be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on the needs of the Department. • Working in a 24-hour facility may make the employee subject to working mandatory overtime or remaining on duty and working all, or a part of, an additional shift ("double shift"). • The incumbent is / may be considered to be 'essential personnel' subject to being held over or called back to a work location or alternate site at all times. When required, you will be notified by your supervisor.• Must be at least 21 years of age (for applicable positions) and must pass all portions (physical/written) of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment or all standards related to PREA and Ethics for specific positions. Additional Details BILINGUAL PREFERRED2600 LONE STAR DRIVE DALLAS TEXAS 75212JUVENILE DEPT (DETENTION CENTER)An extensive pre-employment background investigation will be conducted on all applicants who have been offered a position with Dallas County. The hiring process involves successful completion of each step. The steps include: Criminal History Review, Traffic Violations Record, Review of Personal History Statement and Documents, Physical Examination, and Background Investigation. Dallas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, National Service Alumni volunteers, and persons with a criminal background are encouraged to apply. | |