Cook
About The Position
âESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: âCook and prepare food according to approved menus. âDirect activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals. âClean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation. âTake inventory of supplies and equipment. âWork with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing. âPerform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities. âEnsure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements. âEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: âHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred. âAdditional education or training in the culinary field preferred. âTwo or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred. âLICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: âServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility. â
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
- Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.
- ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.
Responsibilities
- Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
- Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
- Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
- Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
- Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
- Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
