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 InformationClass Code: S068CGrade: GS02FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPTSalary Range: $23,335.00 - $33,836.00SummaryThe Food Preparation Coordinator is responsible for inspecting and preparing food commodities for production, conducting inventory and production control measures, and maintaining and cleaning equipment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.FunctionsReceives, inspects, stores, and records quantities of food commodities. Records quantity of food commodities received and issued to cooks. Prepares and cooks foods on a regular basis or for special guests. Negotiates with supply company representatives to determine order details, estimates supply requirements, and orders supplies to maintain inventories. Performs food preparation duties, including preparing of food commodities, calculating needed amounts of goods, ensuring accurate measurements of recipe quantities, labeling and storing leftover items, and ordering weekly supplies. Maintains equipment and area by sharpening blades, oiling machines, and cleaning floors, ovens, bakery coolers, freezers, doughnut machines, other appliances, and storage areas Oversees activities of other food preparation staff, as needed, by assigning and reviewing work and training new employees. Performs other duties as assigned.DimensionsNoneKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective distribution of goods. Knowledge of principles, processes, and techniques of food preparation. Knowledge of customer needs and services related to food commodities. Knowledge of techniques and equipment for food products for consumption, including storage/handling techniques. Knowledge of equipment and methods of preparing food. Ability to conduct inventory and maintain related records. Ability to clean and maintain food preparation equipment.Minimum QualificationsThe formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus two years of experience in institutional and/or commercial food service, or related area; including one year in of supervisory experience. Requires a State Health Certificate. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. 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.LicensesNoneFood Preparation CoordinatorPosition #: ******** Salary: $28,585Pay Grade: GS02Requisition: 39328Location: Mt. Magazine State Park, Paris, ARClosing date: 05/24/2024This position rotates, counts, and maintains storage of all food and beverages in the restaurant and supplies the cook line with clean equipment as needed throughout the workday. Job duties include cleaning, washing dishes, prepping, and cooking. Will also assist on the cook line or as a dishwasher when needed. The applicant must be able to work a varied schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension.Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus two years of experience in institutional and/or commercial food service, or related area; including one year in of supervisory experience. Requires a State Health Certificate. 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.We are an EOE/ADA/AA employer. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.Applications accepted online only:This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension.
