Food Service Cook

MUST HAVE WEEKEND AVAILABILITY

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards, and following established food production procedures. Responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss and waste.

• Prepare or direct preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems.
• Comply with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards. Observe proper food preparation and handling techniques.
• Store food properly and safely, marking the date and item.
• Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to the supervisor.
• Correctly prepare all food served following standard recipes planned for the day.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that meals are served according to posted schedules and so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
• Apportion food for serving.
• Keep work area neat and clean at all times; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation; follow general and weekly cleaning checklists as posted.
• Supervise resident workers in the kitchen at all times never leaving them unattended.
• Ensure security of the kitchen at the end of the day. Regular in-person attendance is an essential function of this position
• Perform tasks that are supportive of the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending on individual or special circumstances.
• Prepare and serve food for special functions as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age or older.

Skills: Moderate reading and writing skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less; manual dexterity; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Experience: Prior experience in related food service positions is required.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD Benefits
• PTO (up to 16 days annually to start)
• Holiday pay (up to 8 days)
• 401k plan
• Free meals
• Casual dress
• Company-paid training
• Ongoing paid training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Employer