Cook (7740)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1:00pm – 7:00pm

This position is responsible for:

Cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.

Key responsibilities:

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Facilities Cleaning Responsibilities (50%)

• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms; cleans sinks and toilets, polishes mirrors, and replenishes supplies.
• Sweeps, vacuums, mops floors; sweeps sidewalks.
• Cleans windows; dusts and polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Empty trash cans regularly; collects trash from grounds and cleans trash cans.

Food Cooking and Serving Responsibilities (25%)

• Plans menus, cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
• Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.
• Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares meals for persons requiring special assistance.
• Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; informs supervisors if inventory is low so they may make orders and food purchases; drives to purchase and pick up groceries; handles cash to purchase food from the store as needed.
• Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours.
• Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service.
• Assists in serving meals ensuring appropriate portions are provided.

Kitchen Cleaning Responsibilities (25%)

• Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils and kitchen appliances.
• Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene; ensures compliance with health regulations.
• Receives and stocks foods, beverages, and supplies in an orderly and safe manner.
• Stores, refrigerates and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates.
• Washes, dries, and stores pots, pans, plates, glasses, cups, bowls, and utensils.
• Sweeps and mops kitchen and vacuums dining room floors; empties trash cans.
• Cleans refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, coffee makers, stoves, and ovens.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. AND
• One-year experience cooking food for large groups, OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications:

• Food Handler’s Certificate (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
• Valid State Driver's License (Preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled