Salary : $39,374.40 Annually
Location : Cedar Rapids, IA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-00321
Department: Sheriff’s Office
Opening Date: 06/09/2023
Closing Date: 6/19/2023 5:00 PM Central
Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!
Why work at Linn County?
- Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
- Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
- Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
- Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
- On-site fitness centers for $15 per year
- 100% County paid basic life insurance
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Training & professional development opportunities
Hourly Wage:
New Hire: $18.93 • 90 days: $19.89 • 1 year: $21.00 • 2 years: $22.01 • 3 years: $23.27
About Cook:
Supervises and participates in the preparation of meals for moderate to large groups of people. Work is performed under general supervision. Knows the County’s Customer-Centered Culture principles, the County’s Mission, Strategic Plan and Core Values and demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction for all customers on a regular basis.
Essential Functions
- Discusses job requirements with and receives detailed instructions from supervisor.
- Monitors work in progress to assure it conforms to instructions.
- Trains and instructs subordinates.
- May supervise other cooks in the preparation of meals for larger groups.
- Performs cooking tasks such as preparing and cooking meats, salads, breads, vegetables, making desserts and preparing special diets.
- Oversees the serving of the food.
- Cleans tables, kitchen utensils, stoves, refrigerators and kitchens.
- Keeps records and makes reports.
- May assist in setting up or revising menus.
- Estimates quantities of food needed to meet menu requirements and requisitions supplies.
- Inspects food trays and sets tables.
- Estimates cooking time required.
- May purchase groceries and supplies required for meals.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
- Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product. Listens to the “Voice of the Customer “and closes gaps between customer expectations and experience whenever possible.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Six (6) months to one (1) year experience in the preparation and cooking of food on a large scale required.
- Good working knowledge of large-scale food preparation and cooking methods.
- Good knowledge of sanitation regulations relating to the handling and preparation of food.
- Some knowledge of special diets and how to prepare them.
- Knowledge of USDA Buying Guide and Federal Child and Nutrition requirements.
- Ability to prepare attractive and palatable foods.
- Ability to keep simple records and make reports.
- Ability to unload food deliveries, which requires the ability to lift and move twenty (20) pounds on a regular basis.
- Ability to assign and supervise the work of others.
Special Necessary Requirements:
Must pass a County physical examination which includes a drug test after offer of employment. Regular work attendance required. Must remain awake and aware of surroundings at all times. Voluntary overtime may be offered; working involuntary overtime is mandatory.
Shift
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Friday (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday off)
9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, long-term disability (LTD) insurance and wellness incentives.
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click HERE