Cook - PRN
North Port Behavioral Health · North Port, FL · Yesterday
ManagementFull-time
Purpose Statement
Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.
Essential Functions
- Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
- Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
- Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
- Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
- Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
- Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.
Other Functions
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Education/Experience/Skill Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
- Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.
Licenses/Designations/Certifications
- ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.