Cook

Duties

• Prepares menu-listed foods in large quantities at prescribed serving schedules
• Follows recipes; measures ingredients; operates various cooking appliances
• Visually inspects delivered food to verify quality
• Uses food thermometers to ensure proper temperature
• Prepares specialized diet items as required
• Prepares food for meetings, parties, and seasonal events
• Assists with coordination of food service
• Sets up food carts, inspects plated food for attractiveness
• Pushes and pulls carts with food and dishes
• Delivers food carts to and from dining rooms
• Assists with serving meals
• Cleans work area and service equipment
• Cleans pots, pans, and utensils
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment
• Takes care of repair and maintenance needs to the Food Service Director
• Removes trash from kitchen and takes it to appropriate location