COOK

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares food items using standardized recipes in a timely manner.
• Determines food and supplies needed and coordinates meal production with serving hours.
• Maintains or exceeds standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
• Tastes and prepares food to determine quality.
• Ensures dishes are presented in a creative and attractive way.
• Maintains or exceeds standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
• Practices all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Oversees food storage; checks labels and dates.
• Completes cleaning duties.
• Follows all local, state, and federal policies regarding food handling.
• Assists with proper documentation of temperature logs and cleaning schedules.
• Maintains food safety equipment records and food safety temperature records.

Educational Requirements and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One (1) year job-related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items, and therapeutic diets.
• Culinary apprenticeship or training preferred.