Cook II Full Time - Variable Shifts

Mohawk Valley Health System • City of Utica, NY

16d • $18 - $23

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chef, the Cook II will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Special Events.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year related experience
• Intermediate to advanced knife skills

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe Certified

Responsibilities

• Prepare items per recipes and meal counts
• Prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided
• Prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte or may operate a grill station
• Prepare foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use
• Tasting products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment
• Ensure food is safe and if in doubt speaks to Management
• Provide service excellence to patients, family members and co-workers that meets or exceeds patient expectations
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED