Position Number: 2207-7334
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: October 1, 2025
AR School for the Deaf and Blind
Join the Arkansas Department of Education where each student is recognized as an individual. Through a cultivation of world-class educators, partnering with communities, and an influx of social supports, Arkansas Department of Education provides multi-level supports that help ensure students will receive a personalized education and develop a life-long love of learning.
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, handles or relays complaints to managers, and assists 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Previous kitchen or cooking experience.
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.
