Cook

Prepares and cooks a variety of hot and cold foods with quality in taste and visual appeal. Participates in the planning, requisitioning, handling, storing, and serving processes. Maintains clean, sanitary work area and practices food safety regulations. Employment Type Full time Shift Rotating Shift Description Prepares and cooks a variety of hot and cold foods with quality in taste and visual appeal. Participates in the planning, requisitioning, handling, storing, and serving processes. Maintains clean, sanitary work area and practices food safety regulations. Essential Functions Efficiently requisitions, inspects, prepares, cooks, cools and portions large and small quantities of meats, vegetables, cereals, soups, fruits and other forms of food in accordance with quality standards, quantity demands and standardized recipes. Recommends recipes, menus and changes in recipes and cooking methods to improve quality of food; forecast specific quantities of menu items to be produced; maintains necessary food production records. Forecasts production and utilizes leftovers to maintain efficient waste control program. Processes food for storage and cooling following regulatory codes. Labels and dates items as required. Maintains organized, clean production area, equipment, utensils and tools. Clears work area, including but not limited to ovens, stove, grill, and tables. Lifts trays and pans of food from ovens, steamers, and other equipment. Assists in other areas as required. Monitors refrigerator and freezer temperatures internally and externally. Inspects integrity of food products prior to use. Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required High school diploma or GED preferred. Two year’s experience in restaurant or food service preferred. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Physical Requirements Constant: Reaching, extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction; standing for sustained periods; walking short distances; lifting cases of food or pans up to 64”; fingering or repetitive wrist/hand motions. Frequent: Stooping, pushing carts, grasping items, talking and hearing across typical office noise. Medium work: Exert up to 50 pounds infrequently and/or up to 25 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects, requiring prolonged standing/walking. Tools and Equipment Standard equipment found in the assigned area. Working Conditions Subject to noise, food spills, wet floor spots, weather conditions, cleaning chemicals, steam, high heat surfaces and hot cooking oil. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr