Cook III - Grade 06

General Description Performs complex (journey-level) food preparation work. Work involves planning, preparing, seasoning, and cooking food; maintaining inventories and records of food consumption; and making recommendations for improvement; May train others; Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Examples of Work Performed Prepares, seasons, and cooks food as needed. Studies cooking and kitchen operations, notes areas in need of correction or improvement, and makes recommendations for improving operating efficiency. Checks and tastes food during preparation for conformance to standards. Reports kitchen equipment in need of repair or replacement. Maintains an inventory of supplies and prepares requisitions for needed items as appropriate. Tests formulas and recipes. May train others. Performs related work as assigned. Education and Experience Graduation from a high school. Two (2) or more years of experience in institutional foods and food preparation work. Certificates, Licenses and Registration: Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license. Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of quantity food preparation techniques and procedures and of modified and calculated diet preparation methods. Skill in cooking and baking and in the use and care of food preparation appliances and equipment. Ability to interpret and follow recipes, to compute basic mathematical calculations, to analyze problems and recommend solutions, and to train others. Ability to understand nutritional guidelines and estimate servings/meals. May need to be a Certified Food Manager (CFM). The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here 01 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? Yes No 02 Do you have two (2) or more years of experience in institutional foods and food preparation work? Yes No 03 Have you ever had any type of certification revoked by a lawful authority of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department? Yes No 04 Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison. jail lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution? Yes No 05 Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim do not consent or was unable to consent or refuse? Yes No 06 Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity? Yes No 07 Do you have a current valid Texas Driver's license and current liability insurance? Yes No 08 Have you ever had your driver's license suspended or revoked? Yes No 09 Do you currently have an Occupational Driver's License? Yes No Required Question Employer Hidalgo County Address 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A Edinburg, Texas, 78539 Phone 956-318-2660 Website https://www.hidalgocounty.us/