Cook (7124)

Schedule/Hours: Schedule varies, 40 hours per week

Rate of Pay: $12.40 per hour with benefits

This position is responsible for:

Plans, prepares, 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:

• Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals
• Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods
• Stores, refrigerates, and freezes food in a safe and economical manner; monitors the expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull moderately heavy (25-50 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment. Moderate mobility; duties are performed by combinations of sitting, standig, and walking on a frequent change basis

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalent,

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.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification within 21 days of hire

Applicable state, local and/or program contract certifications or licenses