Cook

DUTIES:

• Meal preparation using recipes and portion control.
• Ensure timely delivery of the meal.
• Maintain a clean work environment using infection and sanitation guidelines.
• Practice food safety by maintaining temperatures and handling of food and/or equipment.
• Supervisor in absence of one.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with peers, staff and patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Culinary experience and minimum 1-year foodservice.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to speak, read and write the English language to communicate tasks to peers or subordinates.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide simple numbers.

 

REASONING SKILLS: Ability to apply common sense to carry out simple tasks and create solutions as changes arise.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS**:** Food handler and/or SERV Safe preferred. Culinary experience preferred but not required.

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Stand and/or walk for long periods of time as well frequently lift, reach, pull/push objects weighing up to 10 pounds (rarely up to 100 pounds).

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme temperatures. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, etc. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.