Cook Assistant (7272)

This position is responsible for:

Assists with the preparation, cooking and serving of 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:

• Assists with the cleaning, cooking, and preparation of a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.
• Ensure that enough food is prepared based in the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.
• Assists with serving food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.
• Assist with setting tables with plates, napkins and utensils or set up buffet lines for self-service.
• Assist with cleaning tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements; Ability to read, write and communicate the English language; Ability to cook, taste, and smell food. Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting. Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement and more!

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:

• N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled