Cook (Per Diem)

Job Summary

Prepares food according to selected menus, approved recipes, and production sheets with knowledge of quantity cooking. Completes the preparation of all food items in a timely manner and assures that all foods meet required cooking temperatures. Utilizes creativity in garnishing, decorating and developing new recipes where appropriate. Complies with stringent health, sanitation, safety, HACCP, and food handling standards. Adheres to quality and cost containment standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year of cooking or 3 years of directly related food service experience equivalent required
• HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred
• Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English
• Basic math required for recipe quantity calculations
• Ability to adjust recipe quantities based on census or volume
• Writing skills required for completing production records and documenting on logs and other reports
• 5 years of cooking in a healthcare setting or large volume/institutional cooking preferred
• Serv Safe Food Handlers certification preferred