COOK

Cook – Mount Magazine State Park

Job Series: Food Service – Career‑path

Classification: Cook

Class Code: TFS
01P

Pay Grade: SGS
01

Salary Range: $33,280 - $49,254

Location: Mount Magazine State Park, Paris, AR

Closing date: Jan 21, 2026

The Cook is responsible for preparing meals in a state facility according to established menus and recipes. This entry‑level role ensures that food is prepared promptly, cooked to the correct specifications, and complies with health and safety standards.

• 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.
• Interact with visitors, handle or relay complaints to managers, and assist visitors with special needs.
• Perform 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.

• 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.

• Previous kitchen or cooking experience.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques.

Must obtain and maintain Serv Safe Food Certification within six months of hire.

Position is eligible for a full benefits package including health and life insurance, retirement, paid holidays, and annual and sick leave.

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.

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