TJJD - Cook III - (GNS) - Gainesville, United States - Headhunter Systems Limited

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Job Description TJJD - Cook III - (GNS **Organization**

: TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT **Primary Location**

: Texas-Gainesville **Work Locations**

: Gainesville 1379 FM 678 Gainesville **Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years.** Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisors name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. **Resumes do not take the place of this required information.** State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at . 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 AD&D 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. **Qualifications**

**MINIMUM 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.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS**

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing Ability to see Ability to hear (with or without aid) Ability to perform tactile discernment Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over Pulling Pushing Repeated bending Identify colors Depth perception Operate motor equipment Reaching above shoulder Manual/finger dexterity Dual simultaneous grasping Walking Standing Sitting Crawling Twisting Kneeling Stooping Climbing stairs Climbing ladders **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES**

Knowledge of:

Quantity food preparation techniques and procedures.

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.

Compute basic mathematical calculations.

Analyze problems and recommend solutions.

Meet local health department and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) standards, including possessing or obtaining within 60 days of hire, an accredited food handler license.

Train others.

Complete any required agency training, which may require travel.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Work overtime and different shifts, including weekends.

Perform physical duties.

**VETERANS**

In order to receive veterans preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to , , or for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditors Office at MOS Codes.

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls.** If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center ( ), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

**Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.**

**AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.