FOOD PREPARATION TECHNICIAN

The State of Arkansas is hiring a Food Preparation Technician at Mt. Magazine State Park, Paris, AR. Responsibilities include food preparation, service, and storage, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting on the cook line. Applicants need six months of experience in institutional cooking or a related field. The position offers a salary of $32,405, a full benefits package, and requires varied work schedules including nights and weekends.
Food Preparation Technician

Position #: 22143423

Salary: $32,405

Pay Grade: GS05

Requisition: 48835

Location: Mt. Magazine State Park, Paris, AR

Closing date: 5/02/2025

This position rotates, counts, and maintains storage of all food and beverage in the restaurant and supplies the cook line with clean utensils, plates, pots, pans, and food containers as needed throughout the workday. Will also assist on the cook line or as a dishwasher when needed. Applicant must be able to work a varied schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Free van transportation to the Lodge available for some shifts.

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 ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions; plus six months of experience in institutional cooking or a related field. 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: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/

Position Information

Class Code: S089C

Grade: GS01

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00

Summary
The Food Preparation Technician is responsible for food preparation, service, and storage. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions
Participates in food preparation activities by cleaning, cutting, or peeling vegetables and/or fruits, making sandwiches, opening canned foods, brewing coffee and tea, and pouring beverages. Replenishes table items and condiments, arranges and restocks salad, dessert, and/or buffet items, sets up serving lines with hot/cold foods, and fills beverage dispensers. Serves from serving line, prepares and/or transports food trays, and serves food for special events or meetings. Packs food, dishes, utensils, tablecloths, and accessories for transportation from catering or food preparation establishments to and from on-site locations, as designated. Ensures cleanliness and functional facility operation by cleaning kitchen, storage and dining areas, by sweeping, vacuuming and mopping floors, washing appliances, tables, chairs and windows, operating dishwasher and disposing of trash and garbage. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions
None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the preparation, service, and storage of foodstuffs. Knowledge of sanitation and safety requirements of a food service facility. Ability to prepare and serve food. Ability to clean utensils and equipment used in food preparation. Ability to use knives, choppers, peelers, and other sharp food production equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

The ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions; plus six months of experience in institutional cooking, or related field. 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.

Licenses
None