Cook

About the role

This position is responsible for the preparation and packaging of meals at the Racine Youthful Offenders Correctional Facility (ROYCF). In addition, this position assigns and monitors tasks of the kitchen assistants to meet production schedules. The kitchen is secure and staffed by KAC employees.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare large volume nutritious meals per a rotating menu.
• Prepare and cook all food in a timely and safe manner.
• Maintain an accurate inventory, rotate stock and minimize spoilage.
• Utilize proper kitchen sanitation techniques and train others.
• Assign tasks to kitchen assistants and monitor progress.
• Perform general cleanup of kitchen work areas and equipment.
• Responsible for the safety of all individuals in the kitchen.
• Ensure that all paperwork is filled out accurately.
• Participate in required amount & type of staff development activity as specified by annual staff performance plan including engaging in a process of continuously improving cultural proficiency and the ability to work with a diverse population.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Occasional responsibilities

• Substitute at other KAC facilities.

Requirements

• Must obtain a ServSafe Certificate within six months of hire and maintain it during employment.
• Some experience in the food service industry.

Preferred qualifications

• A high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Advanced training in food preparation.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, kneel and stoop. Approximately 80% of time will be spent walking or standing. The ability to see, hear, touch and speak is critical to this job. Physical dexterity requirements of the job include the use of a telephone, computer/electronic equipment, and the ability to manipulate small objects. The ability to distinguish colors, taste and smell is useful. The employee must lift, push & pull a minimum of 100 pounds with help, 50 pounds alone, walk up & down steps, bend & climb step ladder. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.