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State of Tennessee Job Information


Opening Date/Time:10/21/2025 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time11/03/2025 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly):$2,581.00
Salary (Annually):$30,972.00
Job Type:Full-Time
City, State Location:Spencer, TNDepartmentEnvironment and Conservation

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION, TENNESSEE STATE PARKS DIVISION, VAN BUREN COUNTY

For More Information, Visit The Link Below

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00010277_tsp_line_cook_fcf_tdec-job-opp_ps.pdf

Qualifications

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience in a kitchen that serves both restaurant and banquet/catering operations.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Within 90 days of hire applicants for this class must obtain the following certification:

• ServSafe Certification
  
  

Examination Method: Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of food items for the line, pantry or the production area of the main kitchen.

Distinguishing Features: This classification is responsible for preparing high quality food based on hotel standards. This classification prepares and produces food items for the line, pantry or the production area of the main kitchen. This classification differs from that of TDEC Lead Cook in that an incumbent of the latter operates within a lead capacity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food products according to menus, special dietary and nutritional restrictions, and number of portions to be served. This may include the preparation and cooking of meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruits, salads, sauces, soups, bread, pastries, deserts and other food products as needed.
• Cleans and inspects kitchen appliances and equipment, and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• May perform general kitchen work such as apportion, serving, and dishwashing.
• Discuss with supervisor to provide information regarding food quantities needed, equipment repair needs, and/or problems/errors that need to be addressed.
  
  

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Composure
• Conflict Management
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Informing
• Integrity and Trust
• Planning
• Time Management
  
  

Knowledge

• Clerical
• Customer and Personal Service
• Economics and Accounting
• English Language
• Food Production
  
  

Skills

• Active Learning
• Active Listening
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Persuasion
• Quality Control Analysis
• Reading Comprehension
• Service Orientation
• Speaking
• Time Management
  
  

Abilities

• Auditory Attention
• Depth Perception
• Extent Flexibility
• Gross Body Coordination
• Manual Dexterity
• Memorization
• Oral Comprehension
• Oral Expression
• Peripheral Vision
• Speech Clarity
• Stamina
• Time Sharing
• Written Comprehension
  
  

Tools & Equipment

• Computer
• Telephone
• Printer
• Calculator
• Oven
• Stove-top
• Grill
• Deep Fat Fryer
• Steamer
• Food Slicer
• Food Chopper
• Mixers
• Pressure Cooker
• Microwave
• Cooking Thermometer
• Dishwasher