Job Information
St. Joseph County Government Cook in South Bend, Indiana
Position: Cook Department: DuComb Center Community Corrections Location: 4161 Lathrop Street Status: Full Time Salary: $16.73 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Description:
Incumbent serves as Cook for the St. Joseph Community Corrections, responsible for preparing meals for residents, staff, and guests.
Essential Functions:
Prepares food indicated on menus provided for detainee and employee food service and special functions in accordance with production schedules. Schedules food preparation to meet serving times; assures that food is delivered to the serving areas in proper size containers, portion sizes, attractively displayed and at required temperatures. Estimates food requirement to eliminate waste and leftovers. Properly stores, labels and dates usable leftovers. Ensures food is held and stored in compliance with applicable standards of the Indiana State Board of Health and local health code. Checks equipment and cooking area often to make sure they meet safety and sanitation requirements. Reports repair and maintenance needs to the Kitchen Director. Requisitions daily food supplies, ensuring food supplies are safeguarded. Attends meetings and training sessions as required, including food and detention safety issues. Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED. Two years related experience preferred. Knowledge of the principles of proper nutrition and sanitary food preparation, and ability to apply such knowledge to the preparation of large quantities of food. Knowledge of safety precautions and use of various industrial kitchen equipment, including slicer, fryer, grill, oven, steamer, steam kettle, and mixer. Ability to supervise other kitchen staff and trustees, ensuring schedules and meal plans are followed appropriately. Ability to meet all departmental hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test and obtaining safety and sanitation certification. Ability to take inventory and prepare purchase orders to ensure adequate quantities are stocked. Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state requirements. Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, vendors, trustees, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities. Ability to operate standard office and cleaning equipment, including computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone, mop, and broom. Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment. Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods, occasionally under time pressure. Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form. Ability to work weekends and occasionally work extended hours and evenings and occasionally travel out of town for food shows, sometimes overnight.