Cook (9250)

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.

• Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled.

• Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.

• Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service. Cleans 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

• Aflac Benefits

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

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.

Certifications:

• Must be willing to obtain ServSafe certification

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled