Prep Cook

Essential Functions

• Assist with food preparation using company standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Assure meal presentation, portion control procedures.
• Work the food line during meal times.
• Affix to ensure proper storage of raw and leftover foods.
• Affix and direct the daily or scheduled cleaning duties.
• Perform all daily tasks in accordance with established Standard Precautions and sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintain the department and all food storage and work areas in a clean and safe manner and that necessary equipment and supplies are properly maintained and arranged.
• Maintain habits of good personal hygiene.
• Promptly report all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents to the Food Service Director and/or Executive Director.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies and procedures, wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling infections waste and/or blood and body fluids.
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established procedures; and, complete necessary forms and reports to submit to Dining Service Director.
• Review menus prior to preparation of food and inspect all trays to ensure completeness and accuracy of menu and diet preference.

Marginal Functions

• Attend and participate in orientation, training and in-service educational activities.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with personnel to ensure that food service is properly maintained.
• Affix in inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies and equipment and recommend to the Dining Service Director the equipment and supply needs of the department.