Cook

AIP is looking for a Cook I to work in Brownsville, TX. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

• 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.

• Commitment to Excellence – Identifies what needs to be accomplished and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
• Corporate Values – Understands, embraces, and integrates AKIMA corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Customer Service – Identifies and responds to current and future needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Safety and Security – Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
• Teamwork – Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.

• 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.
• Performs duties in a large industrial detention center kitchen under supervision; duties are not limited to those listed and may change based on facility needs.
• Prepares in quantity by various methods of cooking a variety of foods including soups, sauces, meats, fish, vegetables, and baked goods.
• Prepares special foods for non-citizens requiring special diets.
• Plans cooking schedule so food is ready at prescribed times and ensures delivery to housing units as required.
• Provides measuring, mixing, stirring, cutting, grinding, chopping, and seasoning of ingredients according to recipes.
• Tests foods for completion of cooking time and adjusts heat controls; monitors baking, roasting, broiling, frying, and steaming as called for in recipes.
• Monitors carving and portioning into individual servings.
• Assists in training non-citizen volunteers and monitors daily operations for quality, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Reviews menus to determine type and quantity of food to be prepared.
• Draws required cooking utensils from kitchen storage areas and loads/unloads delivery trucks as necessary.
• Delivers food to housing units and may assist with loading carts onto trucks, driving, and serving trays to non-citizens.
• Maintains professionalism, quality, and craftsmanship in all tasks; uses downtime to maintain a clean and orderly work area and keep clerical tasks up to date.
• Keeps up to date on departmental and facility safety standards and local codes and policies.

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum one-year experience in large-scale cooking in a commercial or industrial kitchen.
• Possess a State of Texas Food Handlers Permit.
• Ability to become First Aid, CPR and AED certified with initial training and maintain certification.
• 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.
• 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 and a medical examination with health requirements.
• At least 18 years of age and possess current/valid Texas food handlers permit.
• Knowledge of day-to-day operation of an industrial kitchen and ability to follow written and verbal orders, policies, and regulations.
• Literate and able to interpret printed rules, recipes, and detailed instructions; maintain poise and self-control in stressful situations.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Possess integrity, accountability, and ability to…