Cook II (Head Cook) - ALL

Summary:

The Cook II/Head Cook is a food service support position in the food service department. The Cook II/ Head Cook prepares and cooks food for the detainee population and staff dining in support for the contract site. The Cook II/Head Cook ensures food production and other food service activities comply with ACA, PBNDS, OSHA and all applicable laws, regulations, and procedures are adhered to. The Cook II/ Head Cook is responsible for assisting the Food Service Administrator with contract deliverables and is responsible for deliverables when the Food Service Administrator is unavailable.

Please Note:  This position is contingent upon contract award.

The pay rate for this position is $23.90/hour + $7.22/hour H&W.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  (including but not limited to)

• Work with Food Service Worker staff and detainee workers ensuring adequate food is on hand for plating.
• Ensure daily food service production and sanitation sheets, including tray counts, temperature logs and  other related reports are submitted accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure that ICE approved menus and diets are adhered to in accordance with ACA and PBNDS standards. Review menus to determine the type and quantity of food to be prepared.
• Ensure the preparation of special foods for prescribed medical or religious diets.
• Ensure food is cooked according to established recipes and/or preparation instructions. Ensure food production is completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure the baking, roasting, broiling, frying, and steaming of foods according to Ensure the carving and dividing of portions into individual servings.
• May modify the menu and submit the meal substitution request to the COR.
• Assist Food Service Worker staff during peak food production, or when short of staff.
• Ensure food temperatures are taken and recorded in accordance with the ACA and PBNDS standards.
• Test foods for completion of cooking time and adjust heat controls as needed. Test taste foods for quality assurance.
• Assist with the loading of food carts and ensuring meal tray counts are correct. Assist with the loading and unloading of food carts on the food service truck.
• Ensure the delivery of meal trays to detainee occupied areas in accordance with the established feeding schedule.
• Ensure the sanitation of the exterior and interior of the food service department is always maintained by following the established cleaning schedule.
• Assist with food service training for Food Service Worker staff and detainees. Ensure all training is documented and filed for quality assurance.
• Ensure Food Service Worker staff, and detainees are working in a safe environment by adhering with OSHA, BFDF, and Ahtna safety regulations.
• Actively promote a robust safety culture amongst co-workers. Report all accident/injury incidents to the Cook II / Head Cook.  
• Report all damaged or unserviceable equipment to the Cook II / Head Cook. May submit maintenance work orders at the direction of the Food Service Administrator.
• Prepare and submit required food service reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• One (1) years of previous experience in large quantity cooking in an institution, military, commercial kitchen, or similar setting.
• One (1) years of previous experience as a Cook I / Food Service Worker or equivalent in a detention facility, jail, or prison.
• Skilled in measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and calculating number of servings.
• Possess a valid Food Hander Certification.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge and experience with PBNDS, ACA, PREA, OSHA and other federal regulations.
• US citizen or person lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence.
• Must have resided in the US for the last five (5) years (unless abroad on official US government duty).
• Must be able to obtain a favorable Suitability for Employment determination through ICE.
• Must have a Social Security card issued by the Social Security Administration.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Speak, read, and write in Spanish)

 

Supervision:

This position is required for supervising the Food Service Workers.

 

Shareholder Preference: 

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Ahtna Native