COOK

State of careers Rhode Island•RI Veterans Home, RI

5d•$45,887 - $49,588•Onsite

About The Position

On an assigned shift, to be responsible for planning and supervising the preparation and cooking of all food and the preparation and making of beverages in a kitchen providing meals daily to less than 100 persons; or to serve as an assistant to a cook of higher rank in a larger kitchen; and to do related work as required. The position is within the Rhode Island Veterans Home and is for four (4) positions. Standard 40.0 hours per week. Days/Hours to be determined.

Requirements

A working knowledge of food and beverage preparation.
A familiarity with kitchen management.
Skill in the various branches of cookery involved in the preparation of meats, fish, vegetables, soups, salads, beverages and desserts in large quantities.
Completion of eight school grades.
Employment as a cook at the journeyman level engaged in the preparation of foods of all kinds in large quantities in a hospital, hotel or restaurant, or any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Proof of immunity against Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap), Hepatitis B titers, and Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) at the time of appointment.
Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate at the time of appointment.
Employment eligibility validated through E-Verify.

Responsibilities

On an assigned shift, to be responsible for planning and supervising the preparation and cooking of all food and the preparation and making of beverages in a kitchen providing meals daily to less than 100 persons.
To estimate food needs in advance and to requisition kinds and amount of food necessary to comply with menu requirements.
To supervise the receipt, storage, care and distribution of food supplies.
To be responsible for the preparation of meals, adhering to approved standardized recipes and predetermined time schedule.
To instruct and train subordinates in the proper preparation and cooking of food.
To be responsible for maintaining the kitchen, storage rooms and related areas in a clean condition and free from pests and rodents.
To serve as an assistant to a cook of higher rank in a larger kitchen by preparing and cooking foods as directed.
To do related work as required.

Benefits

Information regarding benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees can be found at the Office of Employee Benefits' website.
Direct deposit for all employees is required.

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