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Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, WESTERN MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, HARDEMAN COUNTY

This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

Overview

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of volume cooking duties of routine difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the entry working class in the Cook sub series. An employee in this class performs a variety of volume cooking duties on an assigned shift in an institution or restaurant. This class differs from that of Cook 2 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for leading Cooks and other kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

1. Prepares, cooks, and bakes a variety of dishes according to menus and special dietary restrictions for patients, facility residents, employees, or patrons. Utilizes and operates various kitchen appliances, such as a deep fat fryer, steamer, and pressure cooker to ensure food quality.
2. Operates and cleans kitchen and its machinery to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
3. Engages in food preparation tasks such as assisting with ordering inventory, determining meal quantities and changes, and assisting others in learning cooking-related work.
4. Logs quantities of food used, food preparation tasks performed, and other cooking-related information.
5. Engages guests, patients, or residents to get input about food service.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

1. Demonstrates Self-Awareness
2. Interpersonal Savvy
3. Customer Focus
4. Manages Ambiguity
5. Manages Conflict

Knowledge:

1. Food Preparation/Storage Techniques
2. Basic Mathematics
3. Clerical
4. Customer and Personal Service

Skills:

1. Time Management
2. Food Prep/Cooking/Baking
3. Communication
4. Monitoring
5. Active Learning and Listening

Abilities:

1. Limb and/or Full Body Coordination
2. Multi-tasking
3. Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility
4. Written Comprehension
5. Speech Recognition

Tools & Equipment

1. Commercial Kitchen Appliances
2. Standard Kitchen Tools
3. Various Hand-Held Kitchen Tools