COOK - PART-TIME

COOK - PART-TIMESalary$14.62 - $20.69 HourlyLocationBurton Coliseum, LAJob TypePart-TimeJob Number2025-00196DepartmentBurton Coliseum ComplexOpening Date01/08/2026Closing Date1/8/2027 11:59 PM CentralDescriptionBenefitsQuestionsSummaryThis is the first of three levels in the Food Service series.Incumbents prepare food according to an established menu. Responsibilities may include washing, chopping, measuring and mixing ingredients; ensuring the proper temperature of foods; maintaining sanitary food preparation and serving areas; and maintaining records of food prepared and served.Examples of Duties(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.)Prepare and serve assigned meals from menu; Store food properly and make necessary cleanup after each meal.Maintain a clean kitchen and storeroom. Maintain all kitchen equipment, including appliances, serving windows, sinks, counter tops, and floors.Complete required documentation. Maintain log books for school lunch program.Inventory and make supply lists from assigned menus and inventory.Fill in for Head Cook when necessary for vacation and sick leave.Perform related work as necessary and assigned.Adhere to the policies and practices outlined in the Office of Juvenile Justice Services Policy Manual and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Human Resources Manual.Sign and adhere to the Equal Employment Opportunity Act Policy and the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.Adhere to policies safeguarding confidentiality of juveniles.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not require supervisory responsibilities.RequirementsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or, any combination of education, training, and experience that would indicate possession of the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform this job successfully.LICENSING REQUIREMENTS* Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this position 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.KNOWLEDGEFood handling, preparation, and storage practices and principles;Sanitation principles and practices;Records maintenance practices.SKILLSPreparing and cooking food for large populations;Handling and storing food;Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen and dining equipment, utensils, and facilities;Reading and following recipes;Preparing and maintaining records;Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.Supplemental InformationPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Positions in this class typically require: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, gases, poor ventilation, and chemicals.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, sharp instruments, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.UNIFORM(Only if applicable to position.)NOTEThe above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.This position is not eligible for the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury benefit package.01Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?* Yes* No02Are you a current Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee?* Yes* No03Do you have a valid Driver's License or State Issued Identification card?* Yes* NoRequired Question