Cook 1

State of North Carolina•3118 Garner Rd. Wake, NC

9d•$31,200 - $39,364•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Cook! We are seeking a skilled cook to prepare quality meals and support a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Education and/or experience in food preparation that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade equivalent to one year of experience in a commercial and/or institutional setting.

Experience preparing and cooking food in large quantities.
General knowledge of the uses and adaptabilities of various pieces of cooking equipment used in commercial or institutional kitchens.
Ability to consistently uphold high standards of personal hygiene and ensure proper food sanitation practices.
Ability to perform simple mathematical computations.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Daily planning and preparation of meals based on number of customers including but not limited to starting the cooking process, observing food while cooking, following approved food handling techniques and sanitation equipment.
Following standardized recipes, reading menus, and obtain necessary ingredients for meal preparation to assure quality, quantity, and nutritional value of foods.
Check supplies to determine that sufficient quantities of food are available and pulling meats from freezers to thaw in time for food preparation.
Check production schedules and correctly determining variety and quantity of food.
Assisting in preparation of meals including starting the cooking process, observing food while cooking, following approved food handling techniques and sanitation requirements.
Assisting in serving food, cleaning of cafeteria line & cleaning of the kitchen area.
Follow OSHA safety guidelines and county health codes.
Cleaning cafeteria line, dining room, kitchen and equipment to maintain sanitary environment and preventing food borne illnesses.