COOK
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. Standard 40.0 hours. Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at RIVH is the proof of immunity against: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap), Hepatitis B titers, Tuberculin Skin Test (TST). The individual hired to fill this position is being hired into an E-Verify site which contains Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075. Although the individual MAY NOT have direct access to FTI, the individual is required to have their employment eligibility validated through E-Verify.
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.
- Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
- At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.
- Proof of immunity against Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap), Hepatitis B titers, Tuberculin Skin Test (TST).
- 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
- For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
- All employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
