Senior Cook

Essential Duties

• Prepare appropriate quantities of food based on established menus and the number of students and employees being served.
• Follow all local, state, and federal food-safety regulations and proper food-handling procedures.
• Cook and serve meals to students and staff.
• Coordinate the preparation and timely setup of food on serving lines.
• Assist with serving meals and direct students assigned to serving-line duties.
• Complete daily production sheets, food pull sheets, and inventory-control records.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of food and supplies and request additional items as needed.
• Record and monitor required food temperatures in accordance with HACCP procedures.
• Ensure leftover food is properly covered, labeled, stored, or disposed of.
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, dining, storage, and food-preparation areas.
• Identify and report unsafe or unsanitary conditions.
• Supervise and assist culinary arts and work-based learning students with safe food preparation, service, sanitation, and storage practices.
• Help maintain an organized, respectful, and productive kitchen environment.

  Skills and Competencies

  • Knowledge of food-preparation, storage, safety, and sanitation requirements.
  • Knowledge of methods for preparing, cooking, and serving food in a cafeteria or institutional setting.
  • Ability to plan and coordinate the timing and sequence of food-preparation tasks.
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students and staff.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and similar computer applications.

    Education and Experience

    • A high school diploma or GED.
    • At least two years of related experience in a cafeteria, institutional kitchen, or food-service setting.

      Additional Requirements

      • Current ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain certification.
      • Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
      • Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

        Physical and Work Environment Requirements