Cook (Temp)

Job Summary Do you have experience in the food industry? Are you looking for work that is meaningful and makes an impact? Are you interested in learning about working in and preparing meals for a juvenile detention facility? If so, Travis County Juvenile Probation Department (TCJPD) is now accepting applications for part-time Cook positions.
These positions will work up to 24 hours per week.
TCJPD Cooks perform service work of preparing, cleaning and cooking a variety of foods using standardized or revised recipes under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
All work is performed using appropriate safety procedures.
The food you prepare will be served to the juvenile residents to ensure they are getting proper and nutritious meals.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a job classification within the Maintenance job family.
This classification is responsible for routine food preparation and kitchen work.
This classification may require work in secure facilities.
This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities Plans, prepares and cooks meats, soups, vegetables, sauces and gravies, salads and desserts.
Checks food for appearance and taste.
Serves meals using proper portion control and acceptable methods of serving.
Carves and displays meats, vegetables, salads and desserts.
Plans for proper utilization of overproduced foods.
Operates, cleans, and maintains cooking utensils and related equipment used in the preparation of meals.
Ensures equipment is operational.
Maintains cleanliness and safe working conditions in the kitchen area in accordance with Health Department standards.
Ensures proper storage of food and supplies.
Stores and rotates perishable and nonperishable food.
Monitors inventory of food supply.
Sets dishes and dining room equipment in proper storage.
Receives and monitors kitchen deliveries.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements Education and Experience: One (1) year of increasingly responsible food preparation experience in a food service facility; OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Food Handler's Registration as issued by the Austin/Travis County Health Human Services Department or by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Preferred: Food Service Manager Certificate as issued by the Texas Board of Health.
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: Methods of preparing and storing food in large volumes.
Methods of preparing modified and calculated diets.
Health, sanitation, nutritional and safety practices involved in food preparation.
General office/clerical practices and procedures.
Skill in: Using and cleaning equipment and materials for food preparation.
Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to: Exercise judgment and initiative in estimating food quantities.
Work independently and efficiently.
Manage time well and meet timelines.
Determine appropriate procedures, methods, and priorities for completing assigned work.
Follow, understand and carry out verbal and written instruction and/or directions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public.
Work Environment & Other Information Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-20 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination.
Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, reaching, twisting to perform the essential functions.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity.
As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature.
It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Work Hours: Schedule varies - shift work 5:30am to 1:30pm or 11am to 7pm Location: 2515 S.
Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78744.
Department: Juvenile Probation Criminal Background Check, Driving Record, Physical Exam, Drug Test, Education, and Employment History Check Required.
BenefitsEmployment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits.
We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
FY2023 Travis County Benefit GuideIn this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit UnionEmployees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred CompensationEmployees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct DepositEmployees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance ProgramTravis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee OrganizationsMembership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness ClinicEmployees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
HolidaysAn average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
LongevityLongevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service.
Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
ParkingA limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal HolidaysRegular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year.
Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis.
New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:January – March3 personal holidays April - June2 personal holidays July - September1 personal holiday October - DecemberNoneNew employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.
RetirementTravis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees.
Matching of two hundred twenty-five (225%) and a seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period.
An employee is fully vested after eight years of service.
Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick LeaveRegular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment.
Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental LeaveEach Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period.
Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition RefundCertain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
VacationBased on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:0 to 5 years4.
0 hours per pay period 6 to 10 years4.
5 hours per pay period 11 to 15 years5.
0 hours per pay period 16 to 20 years5.
5 hours per pay period 21 plus years6.
0 hours per pay periodPart-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
Workers' CompensationThe county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.