Cook

Cook

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and performs deep-cleaning tasks when needed.
• Makes precise measurements and weights when preparing recipes and portioning food.
• Prepares and heats convenience items such as frozen hash browns, fish fillets, and chicken nuggets.
• Uses simple arithmetic, such as multiplying and dividing ingredients in a recipe, to prepare the correct serving amount.
• Performs a full range of simple cooking by preparing and cooking items that require little or no processing.
• Prepares fresh, canned, and frozen vegetables.
• Follows menus, production sheets, and recipes to prepare items in the quantity needed.
• Covers, dates, and stores food leftovers according to established local policies and procedures.
• Weighs, measures, and assembles ingredients for regular and modified diets.
• Operates a variety of kitchen equipment.
• Disassembles and reassembles equipment for cleaning.
• Operates an industrial dishwashing machine.
• Monitors and maintains proper spacing of food products from floors, ceilings, and shelving to ensure adequate airflow and proper food safety.
• Prepares pureed foods and adjusts consistency with thickeners.
• Washes, peels, and cuts fruits and vegetables.
• Follows appropriate safety procedures when operating a variety of kitchen equipment.
• Follows sanitary food-handling procedures.
• Applies knowledge of sanitation principles to safeguard food against spoilage and waste.

Work Schedule: Multiple shifts with required weekends & holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Cook / 99819-S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized