Cook (4900-39)

Note:   This job description shall in no way be construed as a limitation on the authority of supervisory personnel to assign tasks which are not listed in the job duties section to employees under their direct or indirect supervision.

Positions Supervised
None   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to read and follow menus and recipes.
Ability to prepare food in large quantities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, and co-workers.
Ability to work under stressful and demanding conditions.
Ability to effectively manage time and organize workload.
Working knowledge of the proper use of kitchen equipment, cooking measurements, food preparation techniques and safety and sanitation practices and procedures.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to calculate fractions, decimals and percentages.
Ability to organize, plan, supervise, direct and evaluate residents in their performance of housekeeping assignments.
Visual ability sufficient to effectively operate kitchen equipment including stove, oven, dishwasher, fryer and other related equipment.
Hearing ability sufficient to hold conversation with other individuals both in person and by telephone.

Working Conditions
Correctional Center Food Service Facility; moderate noise.        

Physical Demands
Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking and listening.  Ability to transfer up to 25 pounds.

Communications
Conveys and receives information in person and over the telephone.