Cook II

Job Summary: The Cook II is responsible for the preparation of daily meals, cleaning of the work stations, and keeping the kitchen and pantry in an orderly condition, in accordance with VOA-TX policies and procedures and sponsoring agency requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares menu items according to the published menu guide.
• Maintains kitchen/storage areas in a healthy, clean, sanitary and organized manner.
• Practices good safety at all times.
• Ensures proper uniform is worn at all times.
• Performs next day's menu preparation as required.
• Attends in-service training as required.
• Ensures proper portion control is utilized.
• Ensures that dining room and service line are cleaned after each meal.
• Ensures that all food and non-food items are stored correctly at all times.
• Ensures that no rusted or dented products are utilized or stored.
• Attends all staff meetings and training as required.
• Assists supervisor with budget control activities, e.g., conserving resources, reducing utilities cost, avoiding waste, reducing overtime, etc.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Cook III in their absence (excluding driving).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have direct organizational supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER

• Time commitment:
  • 40 Hours per week (average) for full-time
  • Mandatory overtime may be required
  • Must be willing to remain past shift on occasions if replacement coverage has not arrived
• If driving for VOA-TX business:
  • MVR background check (good driving record)
  • Valid Texas driver’s license
• Criminal background check
• Approval from TDCJ to work in TDCJ-funded programs is required