Cook

The Gary E. Miller Children’s Justice Center exists to serve the children and families of Canadian County, Oklahoma with respect, dignity, fairness, and compassion. With services to Canadian County as our foundation, we are driven by the motivation to enhance the quality of life for children, families, and the community.

 

Canadian County Children's Justice Center facilitates a few programs that house juveniles Group Home, Detention and Alternative School. Therefore, we serve 3 meals a day with the maximum number of persons to feed would not exceed 120 people for breakfast and lunch times, dinner would not exceed 35 people.

Looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, and friendly people who have a passion to serve the community.

Benefits:

Canadian County Government offers a wide range of outstanding benefits that allow each employee to tailor a benefits package that meets their specific needs. The benefit allowance is a portion of the total compensation our employees receive.  In addition to a base salary, our employees receive $780-$1585 per month by opting into our benefit opportunities. Our benefits exist to make sure our employees are well taken care of.  All full-time employees are eligible for our benefit allowance.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage
• 12 paid Holidays a year
• Paid leave time
• Life Insurance
• Retirement 457 (b) and 401 (a) w/company match up to $1800/year
• Government pension: vested after 8 years
• Supplemental and Disability coverages
• Employee discounts

Description of essential duties and responsibilities:

• Time food production such that all food is ready at the time of service
• Prepare food items according to established recipes and menus in a manner in which preserves food freshness, quality, and appeal
• Utilize batch cooking techniques to avoid over or underproduction * Utilize safe food handling techniques at all times
• Store food items according to established standards of practice; utilize proper labeling and dating
• Hold prepared food items at appropriate temperatures (below 40° if cold, above 135° if hot)
• Maintain production records (food usage, overages, shortages, customer counts, etc.)
• Maintain established logs (food temperatures, cooling temperatures, cooler & freezer temperatures, etc.)
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area * Follow established work rules and regulations, ready for work in the kitchen, in uniform, at the scheduled time
• If work shift requires, properly open and/or close the kitchen – unlocking/locking doors & secured areas, and turning on/turning off of all equipment essential to the operation
• Maintain a safe, tidy, and well-organized work environment at all times; clean up spills quickly, wear protective gear as needed (i.e.: slicer glove), and store wares safely
• Communicate needs and concerns regarding food production and kitchen operation to the supervisor appropriately, and in a timely manner
• Monitor kitchen equipment for proper functioning; report any discrepancies to supervisor immediately
• Support other kitchen staff in assuring that the essential functions of the kitchen are performed adequately and appropriately
• Be proactive in communication; monitor communication posting areas closely
• Assist management personnel in ordering and inventory procedures
• Putting away/Pulling stock as needed
• Counts and logs all utensils at least twice for every meal served, report any discrepancies to supervisor immediately
• Wear closed-toe shoes, hairnet, or designated Justice Center cap
• Assume any other responsibilities as directed by the food service supervisor or Assistant Director

Qualifications for position:

• Minimum of 1 year cooking experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must pass background screening, drug and alcohol screening
• Must be 21 years of age

Supervisory relationships: This position reports directly to the Food Service Supervisor

Skills and knowledge required: Must have a knowledge of in the food service area.  Must be able to stand on his/her feet for an entire eight-hour shift.  Individual must be capable of lifting, pushing and or carrying 45 pounds

Prior experience required: Must have prior experience in food services

Personal qualities: Individuals should have sufficient interpersonal skills to work closely with kitchen staff, other peers and residents.

Amount of travel and other special conditions or requirements: Some local travel may be required

Work Schedule: Required 40-hour work week to include evenings, weekends, and Holidays; must be available to cover shifts on short-notice.

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019.   This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.