Cook - Full-Time, Night Shift

Good Samaritan•Vincennes, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing food items according to recipes and production sheets, ensuring timely meal preparation, and maintaining a clean and organized cooking area. The Cook will also work on the trayline as needed and attend meetings and in-services. Secondary duties may include procuring food, assisting with catering, and training assistants.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
1-2 years of experience in quantity food production preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews production sheets and adjusts food preparation accordingly.
Completes prep work for the next day.
Plans cooking schedule in conjunction with the production manager to ensure food is ready at specified times.
Prepares, washes, trims, cooks, and seasons all food items for each meal, using proper food handling techniques and storage procedures.
Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and tenderizers to make sauces, soups, stews, casseroles, and desserts.
Maintains cooking area in a clean, neat, and orderly manner during and before leaving shift.
Washes hands frequently and wears proper hair coverings at all times.
Works position on trayline as indicated by shift.
Completes all work during shift without interference in quality of work and responds to changes in workload in a productive manner.
Stores and utilizes leftovers in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Attends meetings and in services.
Procures foodstuff from refrigerators, freezers, and other storage areas.
Assists with catering functions and special cleaning projects.
Helps train assistants as needed.