HC Cook I

About the role

The Prep Cook is responsible for setting up the breakfast, lunch, and dinner items served to the residents, guests, and staff, in accordance with established food service policies and procedures. The Prep Cook provides assistance as needed to the line cook in setting up the service line, restocking and actual preparation of lunch and dinner meals as ordered.

Qualifications

• No prior prep cook experience needed; on-the-job training provided
• Prior foodservice experience preferred
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic
• Ability to understand measurements and conversions
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers card as well as participate in and pass a course of instruction on HACCP
• Must be at least 18 years old per the Bureau of Labor & Industry for operating the foodservice equipment required by this position
• Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards
• Knowledge of basic kitchen equipment operations and maintenance
• Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with and be tolerant of residents, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, and subordinates