Cook I

Posting number: 03023

Department: Juvenile Services

Division: Detention

Job classification: Cook I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Food Services, Legal, Trades, Miscellaneous, Nutrition, Program Management

Summary

Please Note: This is a continuous job posting and will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. The posting may close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Ada County is a great place to work! We have more than 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life. Our Juvenile Services team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately 40%, including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems, with 11.96% employer contribution
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)
• Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

OUR VISION
Inspiring hope for the future

OUR VALUES

• Caring - We care about the work we do, the individuals we serve and the people we work with.
• Authentic - We value our individual strengths and unique passions, and we play to the strengths of others.
• Positive - We look for the good and we bring energy and enthusiasm to our work.
• Present - We choose to be here, and we listen actively and with respect.

Learn more about Ada County Juvenile Services by visiting their website. Ada County Juvenile Services

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:
Conducts routine cooking and preparation of meals on a large scale, performs routine cleaning activities in the kitchen area and related work as required. 
 
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Cook I performs simple and routine work under general supervision and according to pre-defined guidelines.

Examples of duties

• Prepares meals and sack lunches for residents;
• Follows standardized recipes, production records and portion control to maintain cost, inventory, and nutrient requirements;
• Documents all daily paperwork, including production sheets, point of service tray count sheets for each program and for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks;
• Documents and follows Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures in the areas of:  purchasing, receiving, storing, preparing, cooking, serving, holding, cooling and reheating;
• Ensures that storage areas, both refrigerated, frozen and dry, are maintained at proper temperatures;
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen area and equipment;
• Counts and secures all potentially dangerous kitchen utensils;
• Attends daily staff briefings;
• Stocks storeroom;
• Assists in freight deliveries.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related functions as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Completion of standard high school/trade school course with instruction in institutional cookery or any equivalent combination of education and experience; 
• Minimum six (6) months experience in the preparation and cooking of food on a large scale;
• Knowledge of basic math skills, cooking terms and measurement equivalents;
• Knowledge of health and sanitation regulations, principles and practices as they relate to food service;
• Skill in the preparation of meals;
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions;
• Ability to keep daily records