Cook

YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO • El Paso, TX

7d • $12 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Prepares and cooks food and performs general custodial services for the Department of Tribal Empowerment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent (G.E.D) or one (1) year work experience in the field performing similar functions
• Food Handlers certificate
• Must be able to successfully pass a post offer drug screen and criminal history background check.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Knowledge of how to prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools or early childhood programs
• Knowledge of kitchen tools, appliances and supplies
• Ability to read, understand and follow label instructions written in English
• Ability to measure liquid and dry ingredients accurately
• Ability to maintain USDA training/education requirements of 24 hours
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand

Responsibilities

• Clean and inspect kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Apportion and serve food to children.
• Cooks food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
• Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.
• Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
• Monitor menus and spending to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
• Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.
• Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.
• Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.
• Purchase food and supplies and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Other position related duties as required and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED