TJJD - Cook II GNS

HOW TO APPLY

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).):

• TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
• Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
• Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
• Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at  and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at  You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at http:// and can be submitted via email to HRJobsgainesvilleas.gov.

Apply via Email to HRJobsgainesvilleas.gov. Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment history. Do not limit employment to the past 10‑15 years. The application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, a description of duties performed, and whether it was full‑time or part‑time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete.

Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https:// Benefits include: retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add‑on benefits include: dental, vision, optional life insurance, voluntary AD&D insurance, dependent health & life insurance, health & dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc.

Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

Performs complex (journey-level) food preparation work, following standardized menus for breakfast, noon, and evening meals. Ensures cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, provides guidance to staff/students in food preparation and storage, may prepare requisitions, works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for initiative, and is required to work different shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed, and is subject to being on call.

Prepares, seasons, and cooks food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or established standards; tests formulas and standardized recipes; and checks and tastes food during preparation for conformance to standards.

Maintains an inventory of supplies and prepares requisitions for needed items.

Inspects food preparation equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure sanitary conditions.

Studies cooking and kitchen operations and assists in making recommendations for improving operating efficiency.

Must complete any required agency training.

Reports kitchen equipment in need of repair or replacement.

Ensures that food is maintained at proper serving temperatures.

Instructs staff in setting up serving lines and serves food as appropriate.

Assists in reviewing and…