Cook Assistant

Essential Duties

• Prepare appropriate quantities of food based on established menus and the number of students and employees being served.
• Follow all local, state, and federal food-safety regulations and proper food-handling procedures.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Clean and maintain kitchen, dining room, food-service equipment, and assigned work areas.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and clean dishes, utensils, and cookware.
• Inspect and clean food-service equipment.
• Absorb and assist culinary arts and work-based learning students with proper food preparation, sanitation, and storage practices.
• Absorb and assist with supervising leisure-time employees and students participating in work-based learning activities.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of food-preparation, storage, safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Knowledge of basic methods for preparing, cooking, and serving food.
• Familiarity with kitchen utensils, appliances, and food-service equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students and staff.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and similar computer applications.

Education and Experience

• Ability to read and understand written instructions and communicate effectively in English.
• At least three months of related work experience.