Cook - Lenoir Woods, FT Day/Evening

EverTrue•Columbia, MO

49d•$15 - $23

About The Position

The Cook prepares meals efficiently and attractively according to menus and recipes, and may direct other dining staff to help provide quality food for residents and customers. The work may be performed under the direction of Chefs and Dining Service Supervisors. The Cook prepares a range of meals and food items, including meals for special events and catering, cafeteria foods, and dietary-restricted foods. The role also includes maintaining kitchen and dining-area sanitation, using and maintaining equipment safely, and following food-handling, infection-control, and workplace safety procedures. The Cook reports hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and accidents or incidents promptly to a supervisor. The role requires working with residents who may be ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or at times hostile. The work area is well-lit and ventilated, with temperature control. Employees may experience frequent interruptions, falls, burns, odors, sudden temperature changes, and exposure to infectious waste or diseases. The noise level is usually moderate, and appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed.

Requirements

Two years of institutional cooking, prep cooking, or kitchen work is preferred.
Must have or be willing to receive a Hepatitis A vaccine if working within St. Louis County, in accordance with county health regulations.
Ability to plan, organize, interpret, make independent decisions, and direct employees' work.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and move equipment and supplies weighing more than 50 pounds throughout the workday.
Ability to work with residents who may be ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or at times hostile.

Nice To Haves

Two years of institutional cooking, prep cooking, or kitchen work.

Responsibilities

Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, alternative menus, special-event and catering foods, cafeteria foods, and dietary-restricted foods using standardized recipes and production sheets or as directed.
Prepare appealing, high-quality meals and test and taste food to check flavor, consistency, texture, and temperature.
Prepare appropriate portion sizes and quantities according to standardized production menus; provide requested alternate items or additional quantities in a timely manner.
Maintain sanitation and organization in kitchen and dining areas, and use and maintain equipment according to safety and operating instructions.
Follow infection-control and safety procedures, including proper hand washing, food preparation, food storage, food disposal, and use of protective clothing and equipment.
Follow EverTrue policies, applicable regulations, and food-handling practices; promptly correct or report hazards, defective equipment, accidents, and incidents to a supervisor.
Direct other dining staff as needed.