COOK

State of Arkansas • Benton, AR

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About The Position

This is an Extra-Help (part-time) position in the Dietary Department of the Arkansas Health Center in Benton/Haskell area with a starting salary of $16.00 hourly.

Job duties:

Prepare meals and snacks according to standardized recipes and menu plans. Ensure food is cooked to the proper temperature and quality standards. Performs food preparation duties, including preparing food commodities, calculating needed amounts of goods, ensuring accurate measurements of recipe quantities, labeling and storing leftover items.

Monitor food inventory and inform supervisors when supplies are low.

Ability to interact with visitors, handles or relays complaints to managers, and assists visitors with special needs.

Assist with portioning and plating meals for service. Follow food safety regulations regarding food storage, handling, and cleanliness.

Clean and maintain cooking equipment, utensils, and workstations.
The Cook is responsible for preparing meals in a state facility according to established menus and recipes. This entry-level role ensures that food is prepared promptly, cooked to the correct specifications, and complies with health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Previous kitchen or cooking experience.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Food Certification within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to follow recipes and cooking instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail in food preparation and quality control.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Good communication skills for working with other kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and snacks according to standardized recipes and menu plans.
• Ensure food is cooked to the proper temperature and quality standards.
• Clean and maintain cooking equipment, utensils, and workstations.
• Monitor food inventory and inform supervisors when supplies are low.
• Ability to interact with visitors, handles or relays complaints to managers, and assists visitors with special needs.
• Performs food preparation duties, including preparing food commodities, calculating needed amounts of goods, ensuring accurate measurements of recipe quantities, labeling and storing leftover items, and ordering weekly supplies.
• Assist with portioning and plating meals for service.
• Follow food safety regulations regarding food storage, handling, and cleanliness.

Benefits

• pension
• maternity leave
• paid state holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed