Cook 2- Head Start Poteau

Cook 2

Full-Time | Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm | Pay Rate: $16.35 Hourly

Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position.

Job Purpose or Objective(s): The Cook 2 is an experienced level position and is responsible for patient meal preparation. You will report to the Supervisor/Manager on duty.

Primary Tasks:

1. Prepare different ingredients to be cooked to include washing, chopping, slicing, and peeling of fruits and vegetables.
2. Cook food to include baking, broiling, frying, steaming, braising, and boiling; provide meals that are cooked, tasty and visually appealing; taste foods before serving and provide garnishes for food plates.
3. Provide high quality, fresh food to guests using standardized recipes following the Oklahoma Diet Manual; assist in creating menus.
4. Minimize the level of waste by proper production levels and converted portion guidelines.
5. Store and label prepared and open food following the Choctaw Nation food safety guidelines.
6. Practice proper food storage; follow suitable food serving temperatures and documentation.
7. Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized work environment by practicing proper housekeeping procedure such as cleaning while working.
8. Help with set-up, service, and clean-up of food production.
9. Rotate stock to ensure usage and disposal occurs before the expiration date.
10. Perform other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Food Handlers Permit through Choctaw Nation
• Knowledge of the Oklahoma Diet Manual
• Ability to read and follow recipes
• Two [2] years directly related experience

Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Cleaning & Maintenance Equipment Operation
• Cleaning & Tidying
• Cooking
• Cooking Equipment Operation
• Facility Maintenance & Hygiene
• Hazard Awareness
• Health & Safety
• Policy & Procedures
• Verbal Communication

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma