Foodservice Cook

Cooks prepare and/or direct the preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. Ensure appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste, and fraud.

Preparing or directing preparation of food served using established production procedures and systems

Determining amount and type of food and supplies required using production systems; ensuring availability of supplies and food or approved substitutions in adequate time for preparation; serving or ensuring proper serving of food for tray line or dining room

Complying with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene, and health standards; observing proper food preparation and handling techniques

Storing food properly and safely by marking dates and items

Reporting necessary equipment repair and maintenance

Correctly preparing all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders; portioning food for serving

Planning food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved

cleaning and maintaining equipment used in food preparation

Completing food temperature checks before service

A high school diploma or equivalent preferred

Prior experience in related food service positions required

Moderate reading and writing skills; auditory and visual skills

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Employee is regularly exposed to kitchen equipment (e.g., oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives).

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.