Cafe/Grill Cook – Culinary Services (FT)

Position Summary Assists in the preparation and cooking of foods. Prepares, seasons, and cooks soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption following standardized recipes.

Primary Duties

• Reviews menus to determine type and quantities of meats, entrees, soups, etc. to be prepared.
• Prepares and/or cooks food items for patients or residents, staff, visitors and special functions following standardized recipes and acceptable methods of preparation.
• Mixes ingredients according to recipes.
• Bakes, roasts, steams meats, fish and other foods. Makes sauces, soups, stews and casseroles.
• Tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling and/or piercing to determine that it is cooked properly.
• Plans cooking schedule to ensure that food will be ready at the specified time.
• Procures foodstuffs from refrigerators, freezers or other storage areas.
• Maintains cook area in a clean, neat and orderly manner.

Qualification/Specifications

• Education: High school graduate or GED required.
• Experience: Minimum of two years in food service as a cook required.