Production Cook, Food & Nutrition Services

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the production of daily packaged meals for off-site consumption.
• Certainly with use of high-volume cooking and packaging machinery, including but not limited to, combi ovens, roll-in ovens, steam kettles, tray sealers and flow wrappers.
• Ensures products are produced according to specifications, and that quality standards are met.
• Complies with recipes and contributes to feedback for alterations, if needed.
• Maintains/logs proper temperature control of items throughout cooking, chilling, and packaging procedures.
• Accurately prepares, portions, garnishes and presents safe storage of food.
• Ensures that the production area, equipment, storage facilities, are sanitary, neat and organized.
• Cleans kitchen equipment and all work surfaces and areas, including floors.
• Properly washes all cookware, trays, flatware, pots, pans and utensils.
• Completes production records accurately.
• Controls waste through accurate food production.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well as BPS Food and Nutrition policies and procedures (e.g. quality assurance, safety, operations, personnel).
• Establishes a safe work environment by participating in safety-related training and equipment maintenance.
• Participates in recipe development and testing, as requested.
• Attends training meetings as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Specific Experience: 2 years related work experience.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: 45% of 8-hour day
• Walking: 45% of 8-hour day
• Sitting: 10% of 8-hour day
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in and out of extreme temperature environments, including walk-in refrigeration and freezers.