Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Cook Full Time

Must be available to work one weekend day every weekend.

Cook Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook food, using menus in the food service program.

• Adjust menus to utilize foods in the refrigerator and freezer to prevent waste and spoilage.

• Monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures 

• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe kitchen environment.

• Ensure proper storage of food for infection control.

• Preparing food and plating meals

• Properly store or discard leftovers, and take out garbage

• Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels

• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory

• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances

• Operation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine, blender, food processor, meat slicer, mixer, etc.) 

• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Cook Qualifications:

• Willingness to learn and work

• Enjoyment in working with older adults

• Experience in food handling and preparation 

• Batch cooking for institutions experience preferred