**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. **Knowledge, Skills & 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, **Qualifications** + 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. + Minimum one-year experience in large scale cooking in a commercial or industrial kitchen. + Possess a State of Texas Food Handlers Permit. + Ability to become First Aid, CPR and AED certified with initial training and maintain certification. **Pay Range** (The pay range for this job level is provided as general guidance only, and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other laws) $21.39 Hourly **Benefits Description** CBA - The benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. **Job ID** 2025-15374 **Work Type** On-Site **Company Description** **Work Where it Matters** Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP), an Akima company, is not just another federal management operations contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At AIP, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. **For our shareholders** , AIP provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. **For our government customers** , AIP delivers the trained personnel, equipment, and processes to safeguard federal assets and provides protective services and detention management operations for critical mission requirements. **As an AIP employee** , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).