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TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TJJD - Cook III - Full Time and Part Time **** $ 1,000 Hiring Bonus (GNS) - 41429 in Gainesville, Texas
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$ 1,000.00Recruitment/Retention Bonus. This bonus is applicable for external candidates only. HOW TO APPLY Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms): TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003) Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028) Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975) Authorization to Release Information (HR-074) Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position. Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00041429tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms) and can be submitted via email to: HRJobsgainesville@TJJD.Texas.gov. Apply via Email to HRJobsgainesville@TJJD.Texas.gov. Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). PLEASE NOTE Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month year), supervisors name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications. BENEFITS State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary ADD Insurance, Dependent Health Life insurance, Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs complex (journey-level) food preparation work. Work involves following standardized menus in the preparation of breakfast, noon, and evening meals. Ensures cleanliness and organization of the kitchen. Provides guidance to staff/students in food preparation and storage. May prepare requisitions. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Required to ork different shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed, and is subject to being on call. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Prepares, seasons, and cooks food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or established standards; tests formulas and standardized recipes; and checks and tastes food during preparation for conformance to standards. Maintains an inventory of supplies and prepares requisitions for needed items. Inspects food preparation equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure sanitary conditions. Studies cooking and kitchen operations and assists in making recommendations for improving operating efficiency. Must complete any required agency training. Reports kitchen equipment in need of repair or replacement. Ensures that food is maintained at proper serving temperatures. Instructs staff in setting up serving lines and serves food as appropriate. Assists in reviewing and planning menus to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared. May train others. Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and/or gender disparities. Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. Performs all duties in compliance with TJJD safety policies and procedures. Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible. Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule and on an as-needed basis, in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience in food preparation work. Required: Must possess an accredited food handler license, or successfully complete an accredited food handler training course within 60 days of hire. Preferred: Six months of commercial food service experience. Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution, college or university. Requirements for Continued Employment: Failure to maintain required licensure/certification will result in termination of employment. This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Analyzing Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing Ability to see Ability to hear (with or without aid) Ability to perform tactile discernment Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. over Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. over Pulling Pushing Repeated bending Identify colors Depth perception Operate motor equipment Reaching above shoulder Manual/finger dexterity Dual simultaneous grasping Walking Standing Sitting Crawling Twisting