Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Retirement Plan
Paid group health insurance
paid life insurance
Paid holidays
paid vacation leave
Paid sick leave
longevity pay
Educational Assistance Program
Employee assistance program
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Optional life insurance
Voluntary AD and D insurance
Dependent health insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
health flexible spending accounts
dependent care flexible spending accounts
Job Description
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) is a state agency committed to the rehabilitation and support of juvenile offenders through a variety of education, counseling, and vocational training programs. TJJD operates within Texas to provide a safe, secure, and structured environment that fosters personal growth and positive change in youth. As a key institution in Texas state government, TJJD values diversity, equal opportunity, and professional excellence. The agency is recognized as an equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, fostering an inclusive culture that respects race, color, religion, sex, national origin,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Experience in food preparation work
- must possess an accredited food handler license or successfully complete an accredited food handler training course within 60 days of hire
- preferred six months of commercial food service experience
- able to pass a criminal background check
- able to pass pre-employment drug testing
- must be able to work different shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed
- must be able to perform physical duties including lifting heavy weights over 45 lbs
- able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
- completion of supplemental application forms including background and employment disclosure forms
- must provide complete job history including employment dates, supervisor info, and job duties
- must meet Texas Department of State Health Services standards
- able to comply with all TJJD safety policies and procedures
Job Qualifications
- Experience in food preparation work
- accredited food handler license or successful completion of an accredited food handler training course within 60 days of hire
- preferred six months of commercial food service experience
- ability to interpret and follow recipes
- skill in cooking and baking and the use and care of food preparation appliances and equipment
- knowledge of quantity food preparation techniques and procedures
- ability to compute basic mathematical calculations
- ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions
- ability to meet local health department and Department of State Health Services standards
- ability to train others
- ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- ability to work overtime and different shifts including weekends
- ability to perform physical duties
- completion of any required agency training which may require travel
Job Duties
- Prepares, seasons, and cooks food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or established standards
- tests formulas and standardized recipes
- checks and tastes food during preparation for conformance to standards
- maintains an inventory of supplies and prepares requisitions for needed items
- inspects food preparation equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure sanitary conditions
- studies cooking and kitchen operations and assists in making recommendations for improving operating efficiency
- completes any required agency training
- reports kitchen equipment in need of repair or replacement
- ensures that food is maintained at proper serving temperatures
- instructs staff in setting up serving lines and serves food as appropriate
- assists in reviewing and planning menus to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared
- may train others
- reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and/or gender disparities
- performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed
- performs all duties in compliance with TJJD safety policies and procedures
- reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible
- completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames
- attends work on a regular and predictable schedule and on an as-needed basis, in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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