Cook Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cook is under the supervision of the Kitchen Supervisor. The Cook is responsible for preparing meals for the clients. The Cook will ensure that quality dishes and served on schedule. The Cook is responsible for follow directed meal plan set forth by the Kitchen Supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Follow all Board of Health requirements and state guidelines
• Remain in compliance as a Certified Food Handler
• Follow nutrition requirements and portion sizes
• Responsible for preparing bag lunches, preparing dinners and snack items
• Ensure that breakfast items are stocked and prepared
• Ensure that food temperatures meet requirements, document in log book
• Ensure that water coolers are sanitized weekly, document in log book
• Ensure refrigerator and freezer temperatures meet requirements, document in log book
• Ensure refrigerator and freezer are sanitized and no products past expiration date
• Ensure all dry good storage products are not past their expiration date
• Ensure all inventory is secured in locking storage area
• Ensure kitchen and appliances are thoroughly cleaned
• Practice ethics and boundaries with clients
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED preferred
• Food Handler Certificate (GA facilities)
• No felonies within last five years or substance abuse convictions
• Must have knowledge and follow all Board of Health requirements and the state of Tennessee’s Guidelines.
• ServeSafe preferred, not required.