Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $40,273.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
El Paso County operates a comprehensive food service system that supports institutional settings such as detention and correction facilities, ensuring nutritious and well-balanced meals are provided to all residents in adherence to strict regulatory standards. As a significant governmental entity, El Paso County prioritizes quality, safety, and compliance within its food service operations. The County's Child Nutrition Program aligns with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's standards to guarantee meals served contribute to the health and wellness of those in care. The department supports a diverse workforce and values bilingual skills, especially Spanish and English fluency, to accommodate the community's needs... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one year work experience in large food service operations preferably in an institutional setting
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
- Current Food Handler's Permit
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Proof of automobile liability insurance coverage
- Ability to wear approved designated staff uniform including non-slip black safety shoes
- Experience with U.S Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition requirements
- Experience with City of El Paso Department of Public Health regulations
- Must have telephone and report residence
- Must have or obtain a personal mobile smart device by hire date to access County's network and systems
- Willingness to work non-traditional hours 24/7 including holidays, shift work and be on call
- Ability to maintain kitchen security and safety standards
- Ability to follow safety and sanitation protocols
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one year work experience in large food service operations preferably in an institutional setting
- Experience with the qualifications, requirements, and regulations of meal production as set by the U.S Department of Agriculture's Child Nutrition Program
- Experience with requirements and regulations set by The City of El Paso Department of Public Health
- Current Food Handler's Permit
- Ability to wear approved designated staff uniform including non-slip black safety shoes
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record to the County of El Paso
- Proof of automobile liability insurance coverage
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
- Knowledge of safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment
- Ability to follow recipes and measure ingredients accurately
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including holidays, weekends, and nights
Job Duties
- Prepares and serves meals by following standardized recipes and using commercial cooking equipment
- Adheres to post meal serving times
- reviews and/or prepares Food Production Records daily
- Prepares and cooks assigned menu items in specified quantities as indicated on the Food Production Record
- Adheres to and follows the U.S Department of Agriculture's Child Nutrition requirements as meals served must be well-balanced and nutritious
- Operates tools and equipment according to prescribed safety standards
- Monitors kitchen equipment gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure the equipment is working properly
- Is responsible for all aspects of the kitchen when designated as the "Cook" for the day
- Records quantities of foods prepared, and foods left over, on the Food Production Records
- Stores food properly using date and time labels and initials
- Documents required information on the corresponding departmental food temperature logs
- Receives and verifies food and supply deliveries with items ordered by Department and signs appropriate invoices
- Receives food inventory from vendor, ensures food temperatures and conditions meet standards
- Performs food rotation using the First-In First-Out (FIFO) method of inventory
- Maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen area at all times
- Ensures compliance with all sanitation and health codes of food handling
- Performs cleaning of dishes, ovens, shelves, utensils, and all other kitchen areas and tools
- Ensures safety and proper use of chemicals, chemical hazards, and the appropriate storage of chemicals
- Communicates and reports to Culinary Supervisor and Assistant Culinary Supervisor for equipment repair or replacement, menus for special groups, inventory issues, out of the ordinary security issues, and contingency planning when emergencies arise at the facility
- Provides excellent customer service and demonstrates commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts
- Maintains Key Control/Security of the kitchen area
- Reports breaches of security or unsound practices
- Reports any confrontation provoked by a juvenile or staff member
- Conducts periodic mechanical inspection of kitchen equipment
- Ensures total security of kitchen utensils and tools
- Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations
- Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts
- Creates a high-quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills
- Performs such other related duties as may be assigned
- Maintains a safe and healthy workplace environment
- Must be available to work non-traditional hours 24 hours a day, 7 day a week, 365 day a year including holidays, shift work and be on call as necessary on official business
- As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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