Cook

About the role

This position involves preparing and serving food for patients, employees, and the public. Tasks include maintaining high standards of quality and sanitation, adhering to health department rules, and ensuring efficient service.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes work areas
• Sets up bars and lines
• Restocks, cleans, and straightens as necessary
• Completes cleaning assignments
• Gathers ingredients efficiently according to recipe
• Follows menu cycle, proper portions, and standardized recipes
• Utilizes leftovers using the first in, first out method
• Stores, labels, and dates leftovers and products to cool
• Follows Health Department rules for cooling
• Efficiently serves customers, addressing complaints politely and professionally
• Communicates with servers regarding portion size, number of pans prepared, location of pans, and ingredients
• Ensures that all activities meet sanitation, safety, and quality control guidelines
• May assist with duties of dietetic assistant and/or work lead

Requirements

• Current Food Handlers card or obtained within 30 days of hire through StateFoodSafety.com, Servsafe National Restaurant Association, or Local County Health Department
• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year experience as a cook

Qualifications

• Person in Charge (PIC) training provided through the County Health Department

Skills

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Basic math skills including addition and subtraction
• Working knowledge of table of measure
• Basic computer skills
• Concentrated mental activity for organizing work
• Ability to respond to changes in work volume
• Availability for any shift

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Schedule varies