Cook - Lor

Career Systems Development Corporation•Limestone, ME

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparing center meals, establishing menu, and determining quantities of food needed. Promotes an environment of customer service, hospitality, and student satisfaction.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
One year’s experience in institutional food preparation.
Knowledge of all aspects of food preparation, cooking and good nutrition.
Well-developed habits of personal cleanliness and hygiene.
Meet State or local food handling requirements, whichever are more restrictive.
Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certificates.

Nice To Haves

Certificate of completion from a culinary/food service training program, or an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts.
Two or more years’ experience in addition to ServeSafe certification.

Responsibilities

Create and sustain positive working relationships with co-workers.
Adhere to all Policies and Procedures, and the Center Operating Procedures.
Ensure that all food handling, food storage, and area cleanliness complies with all state, local, and company codes and standards.
Prepare daily center meals and ensure that they are ready to serve according to schedule.
Ensure meals are wholesome and appetizing.
Maintain inventory of foodstuffs and request additional food as necessary.
Assist in preparing weekly and monthly food service reports.
Assist in cleaning and maintaining kitchen and dining areas.
Maintain daily record of food costs and amount of food used.
Assist in serving meals.
Report on unsafe or unsanitary conditions in the kitchen/dining area.
Check morning report daily to gauge amount of food that needs to be prepared.
Ensure leftover foods are properly covered, stored, and date and time clearly marked.
Direct work of students who are assigned.
Keep accountability of all knives during shift.
Attend staff training sessions as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.