Cook 1 ( $2,500 Sign On Bonus)

Los Fresnos, Texas

Employer: Nana Regional Corporation
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
AIP is looking for a Cook to join them in Los Fresnos, TX. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!Responsibilities
  • As directed, independently performs moderately difficult tasks in preparing quantities of quickly prepared foods such as steaks, chops, cutlets, hamburgers, eggs, salads, and other similar items.
  • Works under the supervision of the Cook II. The Cook I will act independently or assist in the performance of all duties necessary to keep the food services in full operation. Will perform other duties as assigned.
  • The Cook I position works in a large industrial detention center kitchen performing or assisting with the below duties under supervision. The duties listed below are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work.
  • They should not be construed as a complete list of the various duties normally performed by the individuals assigned to the Food Service department or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.
  • Prepares in quantities, by various methods of cooking a variety of foods including soups, sauces, meats, fish, vegetables, baked goods, etc.
  • Prepares special foods for non-citizens requiring special diets.
  • Plans cooking schedule so food is ready at prescribed times.
  • Ensures delivery of food to pod at prescribed times.
  • Provides the measuring, mixing, stirring, cutting, grinding, chopping, and seasoning of ingredients according to recipes.
  • Test foods for completion of cooking time and adjust heat controls.
  • Monitors the baking, roasting, broiling, frying, and steaming of foods as called for in recipes.
  • Monitors the carving and dividing of portions into individual servings.
  • Assists in the training of non-citizen volunteers.
  • Monitors daily operations in food productions for conformance to establish quality, quantity, safety, and sanitation requirements.
  • Reviews menus to determine type and quantity of food to be prepared.
  • Draws required cooking utensils from kitchen storage areas.
  • Loads and unloads delivery trucks as necessary.
  • Delivers food to housing units (may include loading carts onto trucks, driving trucks, unloading carts, serving trays to non-citizens
  • Work is completed in a priority established by supervision or facility need.
  • All work will be completed with a high degree of professionalism, quality and craftsmanship.
  • Lulls in workload are used to maintain a clean and orderly work area and to ensure clerical tasks are up to date.
  • Keeps up to date on departmental and facility safety standards and local codes and policies.
Qualifications
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Minimum one-year experience in large scale cooking in a commercial or industrial kitchen.
  • Able to obtain a State of Texas Food Handlers Permit.
  • Ability to become First Aid, CPR and AED certified with initial training.
  • US citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence and have resided in the U.S. for at least the last five years.
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (no criminal record).
  • Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance.
  • Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests.
  • Pass a medical examination and meet health requirements.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Possess current/valid Texas food handlers permit.
  • Knowledge of day-to-day operation of an industrial kitchen.
  • Capability of following and understanding written and verbal orders, policies and regulations.
  • Incumbent shall be literate and able to interpret printed rules and regulations, recipes, and detailed instructions.
  • Incumbent must exercise good judgment, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through his/her responsibilities.
  • Ability to maintain poise and self control during situations that involve mental stress, such as fires, explosions, disturbances and building evacuations.
  • Maintain a professional personal appearance and calm demeanor.
  • Possess a high degree of integrity, accountability and ability to adhere to the American Correctional Association and DHS ICE standards.
  • Demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse population of people, including people of different cultures, with different values and lifestyles; with a cross cultural perspective.
  • Maintain current/physical residence in the continental United States.
  • Must meet all medical requirements, to include all vaccines/immunizations to include COVID.
  • Must have a valid driver's license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Must speak, read, and write fluent English.
  • Possess ability to read and follow instructions and recipes in English.
  • Possesses dexterity and use of motor skills to execute required kitchen tasks.
  • Ability to work with a diverse population, speaking numerous languages with and from different cultures and from various countries around the world.
  • Texas Security License Number: B20019.
Created: 2024-10-15
Reference: iDZDqzmpN9Bo
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Los Fresnos

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