Cook - PRN

JOB SUMMARY:

Follows a menu to prepare and cook meats, fish, poultry, gravies, cereals, soups, vegetables and other food according to proper preparation methods. Prepares and cleans kitchen and dining areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serves or ensures proper serving of food for tray line or dining room.

• Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards.

• Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.

• Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.

• Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.

• Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.

• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.

• Apportions food for serving.

• Maintains daily production records.

• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.

• Completes food temperature checks before service.

• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

JOB SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Must possess strong ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Able to read, write and speak English fluently.

• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Able to deal effectively with distractions.

• Is reliable in achieving results within expected time periods.

• Must ensure accurate and timely timekeeping for payroll purposes.

• Is highly committed to workplace safety.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diplioma or equivilent.

• Prior experience in a related food service position.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION:

• Current CPR/First Aid certification

• Food Handlers Certification