Cook

This position is responsible for:Plans, prepares, cooks, and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.Key Responsibilities:Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance.Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances.Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene. Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.Employee Benefits:Paid Time OffRetirement Savings Plan AvailableSupplemental Insurance AvailableVoluntary Life Insurance and more!Education and ExperienceHigh School diploma or GED and three-years’ experience cooking food for large groups, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Certifications/LicensesFood handlers’ card preferredEqual Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr