PREP COOK (HOURLY, FULL-TIME)

This is a FULL-Time Cook Position paying $20.69 per hour

RESPONSIBLE TO: Production Manager, Food Service Manager

Kitchen, service areas, storage areas

The cook is responsible for all aspects of the meal service, from preparation of healthy and attractive meals for residents and staff (conforming to departmental standards and State code) to clean up of their work areas.

Open or close the kitchen according to approved procedures for unlocking/locking, turning equipment on/off, setting up, closing up work areas, etc.

Prepare and cook all foods related to breakfast, lunch, supper and/or the cafeteria meals, using standardized recipes and procedures; and pre-prep sheets.

Follow sanitary food handling procedures and maintain correct temperatures throughout food production service and storage.

Serve meals using appropriate utensils and portions.

Take and log temperatures of all food on the service line (hot and cold) prior to service. Follow through to heat or chill and foods not meeting standards.

Set up (and prepare as needed) food and beverages for special functions.

Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment during and at the end of each shift.

Attend in-service and other training program related to duties and responsibilities as required.

Organize the walk in cooler daily, being sure all food is in the correct areas, covered, labeled and dated; all outdated items must be thrown away, all empty milk crates removed, etc.

Utilize the pre-prep sheets to do pullouts, cook-offs and prep.

Keep the production manager informed of any supplies (food, paper, cleaning) that we are low on or out of.

Perform duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the Food Service department.

Stock the hot/cold food vending machine and the soda machine in the cafeteria as needed.

Set up, serve, clean up and count money for the cafeteria service as needed.

Provide adequate, prompt and accurate assistance as directed to assist the Food Service department to acquire and maintain its expected standards.

Ability to read, write and speak the written English language.

Must be 18 years of age or over due to equipment use necessary to perform the job.

Experience in food preparation preferred either through formal education (BOCES, college, etc.)