What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at COUNTY OF CANADIAN?
The Gary E. Miller Canadian County Children’s Justice Center operates as a department of the Canadian County government, providing services and programs for children and families.
This posting closes at 12:00 a.m. August 3, 2026.
Salary: $40,728 annual paid semi-monthly
Benefits
Canadian County Government offers a wide range of outstanding benefits that allow each employee to tailor a benefits package that meets their specific needs. The benefit allowance is a portion of the total compensation our employees receive. In addition to a base salary, our employees receive $780-$1585 per month by opting into our benefit opportunities. Our benefits exist to make sure our employees are well taken care of. All full-time employees are eligible for our benefit allowance.
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Paid leave for annual, sick and bereavement
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12 paid Holidays
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Top-notch medical benefits and generous benefit allowance; medical, dental, and vision
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457(b) and 401(a) with company match up to $1800/year
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Government pension, vested after 8 years
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Life, supplemental and disability insurance options
Description of essential duties and responsibilities:
- Prepare all meals and snacks for residents and qualifying staff at CCCJC.
- Time food production such that all food is ready at the time of service
- Prepare food items according to established recipes and menus in a manner in which preserves food freshness, quality, and appeal
- Utilize batch cooking techniques to avoid over or underproduction * Utilize safe food handling techniques at all times
- Store food items according to established standards of practice; utilize proper labeling and dating
- Hold prepared food items at appropriate temperatures (below 40° if cold, above 135° if hot)
- Maintain production records (food usage, overages, shortages, customer counts, etc.)
- Maintain established logs (food temperatures, cooling temperatures, cooler & freezer temperatures, etc.)
- Maintain a clean and sanitized work area * Follow established work rules and regulations, ready for work in the kitchen, in uniform, at the scheduled time
- If work shift requires, properly open and/or close the kitchen – unlocking/locking doors & secured areas, and turning on/turning off of all equipment essential to the operation
- Maintain a safe, tidy, and well-organized work environment at all times; clean up spills quickly, wear protective gear as needed (i.e.: slicer glove), and store wares safely
- Communicate needs and concerns regarding food production and kitchen operation to the supervisor appropriately, and in a timely manner; Assist Food Service Supervisor with paperwork
- Monitor kitchen equipment for proper functioning; report any discrepancies to supervisor immediately
- Support other kitchen staff in assuring that the essential functions of the kitchen are performed adequately and appropriately
- Be proactive in communication; monitor communication posting areas closely
- Assist Food Service Supervisor in ordering and inventory procedures; be able to do this task in the absence of the Food Service Supervisor.
- Putting away/Pulling stock as needed
- Counts and logs all utensils at least twice for every meal served, report any discrepancies to supervisor immediately
- Help supervise the residents during meals when needed.
- Help train new staff on all the functions in the kitchen.
- Wear closed-toe shoes, hairnet, or designated Justice Center cap
- Complete all required trainings annually for the kitchen, county and the facility.
- Assume any other responsibilities as directed by the food service supervisor.
Salary : $1,800 - $40,728