DPS - TOD - Cook Job Austin area,Texas USA,Restaurant/Food Service

Position: DPS - TOD - Cook - 8118

This position will move to the new Academy in Williamson County (Florence, TX) beginning Summer/Fall 2027.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs complex (journey-level) food preparation work. Work involves preparing, seasoning, and cooking food, and maintaining inventories and records of food consumption. May provide guidance to others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.

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Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists with preparing, seasoning, and cooking food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or established standards.

Inspect food preparation equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure sanitary conditions meet compliance with health standards and continuous service needed.

Perform prepping tasks, mixing cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and other related aspects to prepare dish washing machines for operation. Assists in obtaining and transporting cleaning supplies.

Assists in reviewing and planning menus to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared.

Ensure that food is maintained at proper serving temperatures.

Sets up serving lines and serves food.

Reports on kitchen equipment in need of repair or replacement.

Assists with maintaining an inventory of supplies and preparing requisitions for needed items. Assists with unloading and stocking bulk food products when delivered.

Prepares dining area by cleaning tables, utensils, cleaning and serving equipment, dispensers, and all other tasks required for food service activities.

Assists in testing and standardizing recipes.

Participates with other assigned employees in accomplishing standard and special tasks required to keep the food service area sanitized. Collects and transports trash and other waste materials.

May provide guidance to others, as well as assist in making recommendations for improving cooking and kitchen operations.

Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:

Education – High School Diploma/equivalent is required.

Experience – Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in food preparation, cooking and baking, and in the use and care of food preparation appliances and equipment. Working knowledge of quantity food preparation techniques and procedures, and of modified and calculated diet preparation methods. Ability to interpret and follow recipes, to analyze problems and recommend solutions, and to provide guidance to others.

Substitution

Note:

Additional work experience of the type described or other related education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Licensure and/or Certification – If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.

Regulatory Knowledge – Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.

Interpersonal Skills – Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate…


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