Cook III

General DescriptionPerforms 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.To be considered an applicant for this position, we require that you upload copies of the following documents. Applicant package will not be considered complete until we receive all of the required documents that are listed below. Please upload each document separately1. Please upload/attach a copy of the following:* Please upload a copy of your high school diploma, GED or college transcript.2. Please download the link below. Make sure to get this form notarized and uploaded as an attachment to your application:* Authority To Release Information Form3. Please DO NOT upload or attach any other documents not listed above. Attaching other documents will delay the processing of your application.Examples of Work PerformedPrepares, seasons, and cooks food as neededStudies cooking and kitchen operations, notes areas in need of correction or improvement, and makes recommendations for improving operating efficiencyChecks and tastes food during preparation for conformance to standardsReports kitchen equipment in need of repair or replacementMaintains an inventory of supplies and prepares requisitions for needed items as appropriateTests formulas and recipesMay train othersPerforms related work as assignedEducation and ExperienceGraduation from a high schoolTwo (2) or more years of experience in institutional foods and food preparation workCertificates, Licenses and Registration:Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's licenseMust be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrierKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of quantity food preparation techniques and procedures and of modified and calculated diet preparation methodsSkill in cooking and baking and in the use and care of food preparation appliances and equipmentAbility to interpret and follow recipes, to compute basic mathematical calculations, to analyze problems and recommend solutions, and to train othersAbility to understand nutritional guidelines and estimate servings/mealsMay 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 HereEmployer Hidalgo CountyAddress 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite AEdinburg, Texas, 78539Phone 956-318-2660Website