Cafe/Grill Cook – Culinary Services (FT)

About the Role

Assists in the preparation and cooking of foods. Prepares, seasons, and cooks soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption following standardized recipes.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus to determine type and quantities of meats, entrees, soups, etc. to be prepared.
• Prepares and/or cooks food items for patients or residents, staff, visitors, and special functions following standardized recipes and acceptable methods of preparation.
• Mixes ingredients according to recipes.
• Bakes, roasts, steams meats, fish, and other foods.
• Makes sauces, soups, stews, and casseroles.
• Tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and/or piercing to determine that it is cooked properly.
• Plans cooking schedule to ensure that food will be ready at the specified time.
• Procures foodstuffs from refrigerators, freezers, or other storage areas.
• Maintains cook area in a clean, neat, and orderly manner.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Minimum of two years in food service as a cook required.