GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs complex food preparation work. Work involves limited planning, preparing, seasoning and cooking food, and making recommendations for improvement. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Minimum of two years recognizable and comparable experience in an institution or school food service establishment
Sign Language: The applicant does not need to have sign language skills at hire but will be required to participate in sign language classes offered at TSD until reaching a level of INTERMEDIATE as evaluated on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview. (SLPI)

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

Experience in a residential care/school facility with the State of Texas.
Experience in cooking and baking and in the use and care of food preparation appliances and equipment.
Knowledge of quantity food preparation techniques and procedures and of modified and calculated diet preparation methods.
Proficient sign communications skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Effective Communication—the individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.
Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES

Assemble all food needed to prepare the meal.
Prepare food following standard recipes and established procedures.
Prepare any special diets following prescribed diet orders.
Check and taste food preparation for conformance to standards.
Insure that all foods are held at proper serving temperature.
Prepare meals for Health Center when needed.
Set up serving line.
Serve customers in a courteous and professional manner.
After meal, break-down and clean serving line and other work areas.
Report any kitchen equipment in need of repair.

SUPERVISOR

Food Service Manager

Military Occupation Speciality (MOS) Code:

For equivalent MOS code go to http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Custodial.pdf page 2 Cook III

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