Texas Juvenile Justice Department
TJJD - Cook II - (GID) - 54801
Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Giddings, Texas, United States, 78942
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 work 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 nutrition 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.
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.
Understand and Apply Texas Model 2.0 Principles: Demonstrates an understanding of the Texas Model 2.0 by contributing to a structured, emotionally supportive, and predictable kitchen environment. Fosters positive relationships, emotional regulation, and skill development among staff and students, in alignment with the core principles of the Texas Model 2.0.
Understand DBT Skills and Apply in Daily Operations: Possesses a foundational understanding of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills such as mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness; applies these skills to create a calm, collaborative, and emotionally regulated kitchen environment; uses DBT skills to manage stressful moments and encourage effective communication and teamwork within the kitchen setting.
Perform a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
Perform 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.
Travel 10% of the time to assist other facilities, participate in training programs, and help ensure best practices are shared and implemented in various locations.
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.
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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Public Safety
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Prepares, seasons, and cooks food according to menus, special dietary or nutrition 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.
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.
Understand and Apply Texas Model 2.0 Principles: Demonstrates an understanding of the Texas Model 2.0 by contributing to a structured, emotionally supportive, and predictable kitchen environment. Fosters positive relationships, emotional regulation, and skill development among staff and students, in alignment with the core principles of the Texas Model 2.0.
Understand DBT Skills and Apply in Daily Operations: Possesses a foundational understanding of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills such as mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness; applies these skills to create a calm, collaborative, and emotionally regulated kitchen environment; uses DBT skills to manage stressful moments and encourage effective communication and teamwork within the kitchen setting.
Perform a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
Perform 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.
Travel 10% of the time to assist other facilities, participate in training programs, and help ensure best practices are shared and implemented in various locations.
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.
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.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Public Safety
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