Cook/Counselor I - Adult (NERCC) (Open)
The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2019. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $19.79 - $29.43 per hour.
Under direct supervision of Operations Manager, responsible for the overall food preparation program at the corrections center.These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Lift up to 15 pounds; balance; grasp/handle; stand; taste/smell; walk; hear; vision; work with and around others; and clients with behavioral challenges. FREQUENT: Carry up to 15 pounds; reach; and talk/speak. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 30 pounds; crouch/squat; kneel; reach above shoulder; sit; stoop/bend; and shift work.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):
- Two years of paid, verifiable work experience in institutional and/or quantity food preparation; OR graduation from an accredited vocational program in quantity food preparation, cooking and baking, or food service management and one year of paid, verifiable work experience in institutional and/or quantity food preparation.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License.
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING ASSESSMENT (Supplemental Questions: 100% of the scoring process):
Points will be awarded for job-related experience and education exceeding the minimum qualifications. Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years will be used in determining this rating. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Please note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage will time out after 30 minutes. It's highly recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes will result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
- February 19, 2019 - Applicant screening will begin.
- Week of February 25th - Supplemental Questions to be completed
- Week of March 11th - Interviews to be conducted
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscounty.org/jobdescriptions.
VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
- Veteran: DD214 noting character of service.
- Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
- Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
- Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.
Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.
PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with Arrowhead Regional Corrections are subject to a background investigation.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION:
Arrowhead Regional Corrections is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.