Cook

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for residents, visitors, and other guests.
• Cook meals according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served following proper production techniques and sanitation standards.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation according to sanitation guidelines.
• Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures.
• Direct activities of staff performing food service duties.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances, based on estimates of future needs.
• Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.
• Train new employees for department.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Must be able to calculate simple mathematical equations
• Must be able to interpret menus and recipes
• Must be available evenings, weekends, and holidays