Cook

The Position Incumbent works under the direction of Chef Manager or designee, preparing, seasoning, and cooking food for the Douglas County Health Center (DCHC). Essential Functions Prepare, clean, and organize work station; replenish station during service and for next shift. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public. Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment. Ensure supplies, prep lists, and items are prepped timely according to recipes and production records. Prepare various equipment, utensils, and grill for the shift. Comply with established food and safety requirements, department procedures/protocols, and privacy laws (e.g. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Prepare orders based on printed tickets and cook food. Manage multiple food orders while simultaneously monitoring incoming food orders. Garnish plates for presentation. Ensure the correct food and sides are included in every order. Assist other cooks in preparing food or other team members. Store food properly. Clean and sanitize work station and equipment used during food preparation; sweep and mop kitchen floors at the end of each work day. Respond to emergency codes. Maintain job knowledge and skill set (e.g. training, webinars, seminars). Assist in training new Food Service employees. Report to work with regular, consistent attendance. Perform other duties as assigned and directed. Education and Work Experience and Other Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required.* One (1) year of food preparation experience required.* Completion of a pre-employment criminal record check and conditional offer drug screen required. *Equivalent education or work experience may be substituted for requirements on a year-for-year basis. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a kitchen setting. Noise level is usually moderate. Work hours are typically standard day-shift hours; however, schedule may vary (e.g. days, weekends, overtime/extra hours, holidays, emergency call-in). Work involves exposure to mechanical, electrical and burn hazards, fumes/odors and potential exposure to extreme heat/cold. Work may be stressful when dealing with multiple/changing priorities, limited resources, and time constraints. Work requires some physical activity, including extended periods of standing, walking, balancing, reaching, frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and occasional sitting, kneeling, and climbing. Work also requires the ability to frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing, smell, taste and touch. Taste and smell abilities include the ability to determine the palpability of foods. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges. Incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment. Douglas County is an EOE - Disability/Veterans Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package including: Insurance including health, dental, vision, and life Pension Sick Leave Vacation Leave 13 Holidays Flex Spending Accounts Deferred Income plans (457 plan) EAP Health Savings Accounts 01 What is the highest level of education you have completed? Less than a high school diploma/GED High school diploma/GED 1 year of college 2 years of college 3 or more years of college Bachelor's Degree 02 How many years of food preparation experience do you have? Less than one year One year Two years Three years Four years Five or more years 03 Are you able to successfully perform the Essential Functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation? Yes No 04 Are you able to meet the Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation? Yes No 05 If you answer yes to claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach to your application, before submission, a copy of your DD214 including page 4 identifying your character of service (and IF disabled, verification of disability from the VA), OR if you are a spouse of a 100% disabled veteran, you must attach a copy of your spouse's DD214, showing character of service, a copy of the veteran's disability verification from the Department of Veteran's Affairs demonstrating a 100% permanent disability rating, and proof of marriage to the veteran; OR if you are a spouse of an active service member, you must attach a copy of your spouse's active service orders and proof of marriage to the active service member. I understand this requirement that documents must be attached. Yes No I am not claiming Veteran's Preference 06 Are you able to work varied days and shifts? Yes No 07 The pay range salary for this position is $21.70 to $29.41 per hour. Is this acceptable to you? Yes No 08 If referred by a current Douglas County Health Center employee, please list their name. Required Question Employer Douglas County (NE) Address 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 505 Omaha, Nebraska, 68183 Phone ... Website