Cook 1 ( $2,500 Sign On Bonus)
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AIP is looking for a Cook to join them in Los Fresnos, TX. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!**Responsibilities**+ As directed, independently performs moderately difficult tasks in preparing quantities of quickly prepared foods such as steaks, chops, cutlets, hamburgers, eggs, salads, and other similar items.+ Works under the supervision of the Cook II. The Cook I will act independently or assist in the performance of all duties necessary to keep the food services in full operation. Will perform other duties as assigned.+ The Cook I position works in a large industrial detention center kitchen performing or assisting with the below duties under supervision. The duties listed below are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work.+ They should not be construed as a complete list of the various duties normally performed by the individuals assigned to the Food Service department or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.+ Prepares in quantities, by various methods of cooking a variety of foods including soups, sauces, meats, fish, vegetables, baked goods, etc.+ Prepares special foods for non-citizens requiring special diets.+ Plans cooking schedule so food is ready at prescribed times.+ Ensures delivery of food to pod at prescribed times.+ Provides the measuring, mixing, stirring, cutting, grinding, chopping, and seasoning of ingredients according to recipes.+ Test foods for completion of cooking time and adjust heat controls.+ Monitors the baking, roasting, broiling, frying, and steaming of foods as called for in recipes.+ Monitors the carving and dividing of portions into individual servings.+ Assists in the training of non-citizen volunteers.+ Monitors daily operations in food productions for conformance to establish quality, quantity, safety, and sanitation requirements.+ Reviews menus to determine type and quantity of food to be prepared.+ Draws required cooking utensils from kitchen storage areas.+ Loads and unloads delivery trucks as necessary.+ Delivers food to housing units (may include loading carts onto trucks, driving trucks, unloading carts, serving trays to non-citizens+ Work is completed in a priority established by supervision or facility need.+ All work will be completed with a high degree of professionalism, quality and craftsmanship.+ Lulls in workload are used to maintain a clean and orderly work area and to ensure clerical tasks are up to date.+ Keeps up to date on departmental and facility safety standards and local codes and policies.**Qualifications**+ A high school diploma or GED is required.+ Minimum one-year experience in large scale cooking in a commercial or industrial kitchen.+ Able to obtain a State of Texas Food Handlers Permit.+ Ability to become First Aid, CPR and AED certified with initial training.+ US citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence and have resided in the U.S. for at least the last five years.+ Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).+ Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (no criminal record).+ Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance.+ Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests.+ Pass a medical examination and meet health requirements.+ At least 18 years of age.+ Possess current/valid Texas food handlers permit.+ Knowledge of day-to-day operation of an industrial kitchen.+ Capability of following and understanding written and verbal orders, policies and regulations.+ Incumbent shall be literate and able to interpret printed rules and regulations, recipes, and detailed instructions.+ Incumbent must exercise good judgment, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through his/her responsibilities.+ Ability to maintain poise and self control during situations that involve mental stress, such as fires, explosions, disturbances and building evacuations.+ Maintain a professional personal appearance and calm demeanor.+ Possess a high degree of integrity, accountability and ability to adhere to the American Correctional Association and DHS ICE standards.+ Demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse population of people, including people of different cultures, with different values and lifestyles; with a cross cultural perspective.+ Maintain current/physical residence in the continental United States.+ Must meet all medical requirements, to include all vaccines/immunizations to include COVID.+ Must have a valid driver's license**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**+ Must speak, read, and write fluent English.+ Possess ability to read and follow instructions and recipes in English.+ Possesses dexterity and use of motor skills to execute required kitchen tasks.+ Ability to work with a diverse population, speaking numerous languages with and from different cultures and from various countries around the world.+ Texas Security License Number: B20019.