On-Call/Registry Cook

The Cook

Will Prepare

• cook and serve meals in the cafeteria
• Provide courteous and timely setup and service in the cafeteria

Responsibilities

• Maintain the sanitation and cleanliness of the service ware, pots, pans, equipment, and work and service areas
• Follow safe food handling practices, maintain food items at appropriate temperatures and follow established storage practices
• Sustain a sanitary work environment according to health standards and Department policies

Requirements

• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of SRALAB
• Reports directly to Food Service Supervisor

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
• Ability to read, understand and follow written and verbal instructions and use standard measuring devices in preparing and cooking food normally acquired through completion of elementary school.
• About one to three months of on-the-job experience to become familiar with food preparation and department policies and procedures.
• Ability to manipulate various cooking devices and foods weighing up to ten pounds.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal with staff, patients and their families in a polite and courteous manner.
• Ability to coordinate several tasks simultaneously.

Working Conditions

• Normal office or patient environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and hazards due to slippery floors and hot equipment when going through food production areas.
• Kitchen environment with exposure to regular physical discomforts from heat and humidity and possible burns from grill.