Detention Cook

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Juvenile Detention Center time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
JR103323#
** Organization
* * Juvenile Bureau# #
** Pay**$14.86# #
** Pay Frequency
** Hourly# #
** Full Time / Part Time
** Full time# #

Job Summary Under general supervision, prepares and serves meals for juveniles in detention by performing the following duties.# #

Job Description
** All candidates conditionally offered transfer, promotion or initial hiring into a DOT/safety-sensitive position shall submit to testing for drugs and alcohol and test negative before performing any job functions that are safety-sensitive or require a CDL. External job applicants with a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test result shall be denied employment and shall be required to wait one year before applying for another position within Tulsa County.
** ESSENATIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  
• Prepare meals according to the designated menu of detention home and number of persons to be served.  
• Maintain security count of all utensils used at each meal and the return of same before juveniles leave the eating area.  
• Prepare or leave instructions for the preparation of snacks.  
• Maintain kitchen inventory and request supplies as needed.  
• May purchase weekly perishable food needs as determined through inventory.  
• Clean and keep all areas of kitchen and storage space sanitary to meet City-County Health Department sanitation codes.  
• Provide proper care of equipment such as defrosting freezers, cleaning filters and reporting immediately any equipment failure to Superintendent.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.# # Additional

Job Description

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES  Skill in estimating food requirements; in preparing and cooking foods; and in presenting an attractive appearance and pleasant flavor.
Knowledge of general food preparation and cooking; of cutting meat; of menu planning; of nutritional value of foods to prepare a balanced diet; and of inventory control and purchasing of food and supplies for food operation.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; to deal tactfully with others; to apply sensory perception in judging flavor and readiness of foods by smell, taste or appearance; to meet meal schedules; to work varied shifts; and to understand and follow departmental policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.  QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED as defined by Oklahoma Administrative Code § 377:3-13-43.Demonstrated ability to read and write and follow written and oral instructions and one year of satisfactory, full time paid employment in quantity cooking.
LANGUAGE SKILLS  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  Valid Food Handler Permit Must be at least 21 years of age- defined by Oklahoma Administrative Code § 377:3-13-43    PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable…