Cook

JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the

preparation of meals at the Racine Youthful Offenders Correctional

Facility (ROYCF). In addition, this position assigns and monitors tasks

of the kitchen assistants to meet production schedules. The kitchen is

secure and staffed by KAC employees. TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Cook

and prepare large volume nutritious meals per a rotating menu. 2.

Prepare and cook all food in a timely and safe manner. 3. Maintain an

accurate inventory, rotate stock and minimize spoilage. 4. Utilize

proper kitchen sanitation techniques and train others. 5. Assign tasks

to kitchen assistants and monitor progress. 6. Perform general cleanup

of kitchen work areas and equipment. 7. Responsible for the safety of

all individuals in the kitchen. 8. Ensure that all paperwork is filled

out accurately 9. Participate in required amount & type of staff

development activity as specified by annual staff performance plan

including engaging in a process of continuously improving cultural

proficiency and the ability to work with a diverse population. 10.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. OCCASIONAL

RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Substitute at other KAC facilities The duties

listed above 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

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must obtain a

ServSafe Certificate within six months of hire and maintain it during

employment Some experience in the food service industry PREFERRED

QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma, GED or equivalent Advanced

training in food preparation PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands

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. While performing the

duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand,

walk, kneel and stoop. Approximately 80% of time will be spent walking

or standing. The ability to see, hear, touch and speak is critical to

this job. Physical dexterity requirements of the job include the use of

a telephone, computer/electronic equipment, and the ability to

manipulate small objects. The ability to distinguish colors, taste and

smell is useful. The employee must lift, push & pull a minimum of 100

pounds with help, 50 pounds alone, walk up & down steps, bend & climb

step ladder. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close

vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental efforts required on a

daily basis include those related to reading, writing, basic arithmetic,

mathematics, weighing and/or measuring, visualizing conclusions,

analyzing data, searching for solutions, creating methodologies,

conducting research, managing resources and evaluating the performance

of others. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The 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. The noise level of the work environment

is normal. The condition of the air is normal. The surface on which work

is performed is level. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In

Person: 1218 - 79 Street Kenosha, WI 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mail a Rsum:

Attention: Pat Briese 1218 - 79 Street Kenosha, WI 53143-6199 E-Mail a

Rsum: ... Apply Online: www.thekac.com/job-posts/