State of Arkansas
Location: Historic Washington State Park, Washington, AR
Job Duties: Prepare meals and snacks according to standardized recipes and menu plans. Ensure food is cooked to the proper temperature and quality standards. Clean and maintain cooking equipment, utensils, and workstations. Monitor food inventory and inform supervisors when supplies are low. Ability to interact with visitors, handle or relay complaints to managers, and assist visitors with special needs. Performs food preparation duties, including preparing food commodities, calculating needed amounts of goods, ensuring accurate measurements of recipe quantities, labeling and storing leftover items, and ordering weekly supplies. Assist with portioning and plating meals for service. Follow food safety regulations regarding food storage, handling, and cleanliness. Complete paperwork and be able to run a cash register and POS system.
Knowledge and Skills (KAS): Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen sanitation. Ability to follow recipes and cooking instructions accurately. Strong attention to detail in food preparation and quality control. Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. Good communication skills for working with other kitchen staff. Ability to count money and complete computerized reports.
Minimum Qualifications: Experience with food preparation in a restaurant setting. Be able to stand on feet for 6-7 hours per day. Be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds upstairs. Must pass a background check. N/A Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series.
Position is eligible for full benefits package including health and life insurance, retirement, paid holidays, and annual and sick leave.
EOE/AA/ADA Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.
Position Information Job Series:
Food Service – Career-path
Classification:
Cook
Class Code:
TFS01P
Pay Grade:
SGS01
Salary Range:
$33,280 - $49,254
Job Summary The Cook is responsible for preparing meals in a state facility according to established menus and recipes. This entry-level role ensures that food is prepared promptly, cooked to the correct specifications, and complies with health and safety standards.
Primary Responsibilities Prepare meals and snacks according to standardized recipes and menu plans. Ensure food is cooked to the proper temperature and quality standards. Clean and maintain cooking equipment, utensils, and workstations. Monitor food inventory and inform supervisors when supplies are low. Ability to interact with visitors, handle or relay complaints to managers, and assist visitors with special needs. Performs food preparation duties, including preparing food commodities, calculating needed amounts of goods, ensuring accurate measurements of recipe quantities, labeling and storing leftover items, and ordering weekly supplies. Assist with portioning and plating meals for service. Follow food safety regulations regarding food storage, handling, and cleanliness.
Knowledge and Skills Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen sanitation. Ability to follow recipes and cooking instructions accurately. Strong attention to detail in food preparation and quality control. Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. Good communication skills for working with other kitchen staff.
Licensure/Certifications Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Food Certification within six months of hire. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
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Job Duties: Prepare meals and snacks according to standardized recipes and menu plans. Ensure food is cooked to the proper temperature and quality standards. Clean and maintain cooking equipment, utensils, and workstations. Monitor food inventory and inform supervisors when supplies are low. Ability to interact with visitors, handle or relay complaints to managers, and assist visitors with special needs. Performs food preparation duties, including preparing food commodities, calculating needed amounts of goods, ensuring accurate measurements of recipe quantities, labeling and storing leftover items, and ordering weekly supplies. Assist with portioning and plating meals for service. Follow food safety regulations regarding food storage, handling, and cleanliness. Complete paperwork and be able to run a cash register and POS system.
Knowledge and Skills (KAS): Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen sanitation. Ability to follow recipes and cooking instructions accurately. Strong attention to detail in food preparation and quality control. Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. Good communication skills for working with other kitchen staff. Ability to count money and complete computerized reports.
Minimum Qualifications: Experience with food preparation in a restaurant setting. Be able to stand on feet for 6-7 hours per day. Be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds upstairs. Must pass a background check. N/A Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series.
Position is eligible for full benefits package including health and life insurance, retirement, paid holidays, and annual and sick leave.
EOE/AA/ADA Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.
Position Information Job Series:
Food Service – Career-path
Classification:
Cook
Class Code:
TFS01P
Pay Grade:
SGS01
Salary Range:
$33,280 - $49,254
Job Summary The Cook is responsible for preparing meals in a state facility according to established menus and recipes. This entry-level role ensures that food is prepared promptly, cooked to the correct specifications, and complies with health and safety standards.
Primary Responsibilities Prepare meals and snacks according to standardized recipes and menu plans. Ensure food is cooked to the proper temperature and quality standards. Clean and maintain cooking equipment, utensils, and workstations. Monitor food inventory and inform supervisors when supplies are low. Ability to interact with visitors, handle or relay complaints to managers, and assist visitors with special needs. Performs food preparation duties, including preparing food commodities, calculating needed amounts of goods, ensuring accurate measurements of recipe quantities, labeling and storing leftover items, and ordering weekly supplies. Assist with portioning and plating meals for service. Follow food safety regulations regarding food storage, handling, and cleanliness.
Knowledge and Skills Basic knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen sanitation. Ability to follow recipes and cooking instructions accurately. Strong attention to detail in food preparation and quality control. Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. Good communication skills for working with other kitchen staff.
Licensure/Certifications Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Food Certification within six months of hire. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
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