COOK

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Job Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the preparation and prompt serving of meals to children in the Child Development Center.
• Formulates cyclic menus for use to conform to USDA Standards.
• Checks food during and after preparation for conformance, eye appeal and proper seasoning.
• Adjusts standardized recipes for servings required or special needs, and performs yield testing, ensuring food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Performs duties which include the following: roasts, broils, bakes, fries, boils, steams and stews meats, fish and poultry.
• Prepares soups, stocks, broths, gravies, sauces and puddings without the use of packaged mixes.
• Prepares cold food platters such as ham, salmon and roast beef platters, and salads.
• Prepares special foods in conjunction with parent parties and parent advisory meals.
• Prepares entire meals which requires coordinating the cooking of several items with different cooking times and characteristics. Plans the cooking process to produce complete meals on time and at the proper temperature.
• Ensures equipment is cleaned and maintained and reports any damage or breakdowns to the supervisor.

Physical Effort: Continual standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted, and occasionally lifts or moves objects weighing over 40 pounds with assistance.