Cook

Apis Services Inc•Cañon City, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, prepares large quantities of a variety of food including meats, fish, poultry, gravies, cereals, soups, vegetables and other foods. Uses various methods of cooking and seasoning and adheres to proper preparations methods. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be able to communicate to all personnel the minimum production/service requirements of the job.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Must pass Criminal clearances, including Child Abuse Registry. (Act 33 and 34, specific State & child clearances and, if necessary, FBI).
Must pass both federal and state background checks which screen for crimes including, but not limited to drug related crimes, violent crimes, sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, and repeated misdemeanors.
Physical exam for Non-communicable diseases, Drug Screening and TB testing.

Nice To Haves

College credits or relevant technical training courses in food service preparation and cooking preferred.
Prior cooking and correctional food service training preferred.

Responsibilities

Cooks food as directed in the operational menu plan for the facility food service operation.
Ensures recipes are extended to the facility population requirements. Maintains accurate production records.
Directs work, provides training and performs inspections of work performed by client's food service staff.
Conducts orientation and training programs for staff employees.
Responsible for preparation scheduling and the quality assurance of all foods and supplies.
Responsible for placing orders for food and supplies as assigned by management. Checks in deliveries and takes inventory of food and supplies as required.
Ensures the sanitation and safety program is actively practiced in all areas of the department.
Assists management in maintaining a high-level of good client relations.