Cook

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is primarily responsible for preparing food for the students and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uses all kitchen equipment in a safe, proper, and efficient way.
• Maintains the highest standards of safety, food safety, and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Serves all students in an efficient, food safe and hospitable manner. Ensures the appropriate portion size to meet state requirements.
• Follow all food safety guidelines. Shows proper use of thermometers to ensure all foods are served at a safe food temperature.
• Prepares food according to a planned menu and recipes.
• Ensures finished product is of the best quality both in flavor and appearance before it is served.
• Accurately completes a daily production record.
• Reports to the kitchen manager any faulty or inferior quality food received
• Assists in the unloading and putting away of all food deliveries.
• Completes daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, and facilities to include sweeping & mopping.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Previous experience working in the food industry is preferred.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students
• Excellent organizational, time management and mult-tasking skills
• Must be able to lift and carry 40lbs.
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stoop and bend over.
• Must be able to reach overhead.
• Must be able to read labels, instructions and follow recipes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 9 month position
• Reports to Director of Food Services
• Non-exempt