Dietary Cook

Duties

• Prepares menu-listed foods in large quantities at prescribed serving schedules
• Follows recipes; measures ingredients; operates various cooking appliances including ovens, stoves, food processors, microwaves, steamers, toasters, blenders, meat slicers, grills, fryers, mixers, etc.
• Visually inspects delivered food to verify quality
• Uses food thermometers to ensure proper temperature of food is reached and maintained during preparation and serving
• Prepares specialized diet items as required in accordance with approved recipes as directed
• Prepares food for meetings, parties, and seasonal events requiring food service as assigned
• Assists with coordination of food service
• Sets up food carts, visually inspects plated food to ensure attractive presentation of food before serving
• Pushes and pulls carts with food and dishes
• Delivers food carts to and from dining rooms as assigned, assists with serving meals as assigned
• Cleans work area and service equipment
• Cleans pots, pans and utensils
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment
• Takes care of repair and maintenance needs to the Food Service Director
• Removes trash from kitchen and takes to appropriate location