Cook II

Job Summary: The Cook II is responsible for the preparation of daily meals, cleaning of the work stations, and keeping the kitchen and pantry in an orderly condition, in accordance with VOA-TX policies and procedures and sponsoring agency requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares menu items according to the published menu guide.
• Maintains kitchen/storage areas in a healthy, clean, sanitary and organized manner.
• Practices good safety at all times.
• Ensures proper uniform is worn at all times.
• Performs next days menu preparation as required.
• Attends in-service training as required.
• Ensures proper portion control is utilized.
• Ensures that dining room and service line are cleaned after each meal.
• Ensures that all food and non-food items are stored correctly at all times.
• Ensures that no rusted or dented products are utilized or stored.
• Attends all staff meetings and training as required.
• Assists supervisor with budget control activities, e.g., conserving resources, reducing utilities cost, avoiding waste, reducing overtime, etc.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Cook III in their absence (excluding driving).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have direct organizational supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER

• Time commitment:

• 40 Hours per week (average) for full-time

• Mandatory overtime may be required

• Must be willing to remain past shift on occasions if replacement coverage has not arrived

• If driving for VOA-TX business:

• MVR background check (good driving record)

• Valid Texas driver's license

• Criminal background check

• Approval from TDCJ to work in TDCJ-funded programs is required

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must successfully complete any required training and acquire any required certifications within prescribed timeframes. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Requires reasonable level of knowledge in food preparation, menu apportionment and health/safety standards, as they apply to commercial kitchen.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Knowledge of basic computer functions.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates high degree of integrity and ethical standards.
• Upholds organizational values.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED), plus six months experience in institutional or cafeteria services.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Food Handlers certificate or the ability to obtain certification is required within a specified time frame;

Valid Texas drivers' license and clear MVR (ability to be insured)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.