DPS - TOD - Cook - 8118

Austin, TX, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $38,040.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program

Job Description

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a state agency dedicated to ensuring public safety and providing essential law enforcement services across Texas. Known for its commitment to integrity, excellence, accountability, and teamwork, DPS plays a vital role in maintaining safety and security for Texas residents. As a governmental organization, DPS offers a variety of career opportunities designed to support its mission through diverse roles and responsibilities. Among these roles is the position of a Cook, stationed primarily at the Austin headquarters with a future relocation to a new academy facility in Williamson County (Florence, TX) starting in Summer/Fall... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of two years experience in food preparation and cooking
  • Valid driver license if driving is required
  • Working knowledge of TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Ability to exercise poise, tact, and diplomacy
  • Must be organized and able to prioritize multiple demands
  • Ability to access and utilize relevant information effectively
  • Ability to analyze data and solve problems
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
  • Ability to work safely at all times
  • Availability for after-hour work schedule
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch
  • Ability to lift and transfer weights up to 25 pounds
  • Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of two years experience in food preparation, cooking, and baking
  • Working knowledge of food preparation appliances and equipment
  • Experience with quantity food preparation techniques and procedures
  • Ability to follow recipes and modified diet preparations
  • Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions
  • Ability to provide guidance to others
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to learn new software and systems
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and teamwork
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and responsibly handle sensitive information
  • Ability to comply with safety standards and best practices
  • Availability for after-hour work

Job Duties

  • Assist with preparing, seasoning, and cooking food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or established standards
  • Inspect food preparation equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure sanitary conditions meet compliance with health standards
  • Perform prepping tasks including mixing cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and preparing dish washing machines for operation
  • Assist in reviewing and planning menus to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared
  • Ensure that food is maintained at proper serving temperatures
  • Set up serving lines and serve food
  • Report on kitchen equipment in need of repair or replacement
  • Assist with maintaining an inventory of supplies and preparing requisitions for needed items
  • Prepare dining area by cleaning tables, utensils, cleaning and serving equipment, dispensers, and other tasks required for food service activities
  • Assist in testing and standardizing recipes
  • Participate in sanitation and waste collection tasks
  • Provide guidance to others and recommend improvements for cooking and kitchen operations
  • Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours
  • Perform other duties as assigned

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Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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