Cook, Per Diem

Essential Functions

• Receives food ingredients and supplies from main kitchen and pantry as required for daily operations.
• Reviews production schedule to determine food requirements including variety and quantity of food for preparation and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities.
• Prepares and displays a wide variety of foods such as vegetables, fruits, meats, soups, salads, simple pastries/breads and cereals in accordance with prescribed recipes using a full range of cooking methods; tests foods being cooked for quality.
• Completes production sheets and other records as required.
• Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Caters special events as required.
• Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience working as a cook required.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking: Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting: Occasionally (3-33%) up to 35 lbs (with assisted device)
• Carrying: Occasionally (3-33%) up to 35 lbs (with assisted device)
• Pushing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Stooping: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling): Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering): Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling: Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Far Vision: Constantly (67-100%)
• Near Vision: Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing: Constantly (67-100%)