Dietary Cook - Dietary Cook

Cook
The Cook will prepare, cook, season, and serve adequate, attractive, nutritious, and balanced meals. Meals prepared include meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, fruit, soups, salads, desserts, breads, and pastries, as specified and scheduled by the menus. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Handle and prepare food that is palatable, appetizing and attractive
Establish practice of serving hot food hot and cold food cold
Cook a variety of foods in large quantities
Be familiar with seasoning and cooking time required
Comply with meal schedules
Maintain and use equipment and supplies
Work cooperatively with other staff and departments
Wash pots, pans, and other equipment as used
Qualifications:

A minimum of an 8th grade education
Ability to pass a criminal background check as well as Colorado CAPS background check.
COVID Vaccine Required or Valid Exemption.
Spanish speaking is desired but not required.
Skills and Knowledge:

Ability to prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities
Aware of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times, temperature controls
Ability to estimate quantities of food required, limit waste, utilize leftovers while serving attractive, appetizing meals
Serve safe certification
Work Area and Environment:
Kitchen, freezers, refrigerators, loading dock, dining room
Standards:
Standards: State Health Department Regulations
Benefits:

Medical insurance with Rx benefits
Dental insurance
Vision care
Paid vacation