COOK - UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS

Compass Group•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures, and ensures quality food service is provided at all times. The role prepares food items according to standardized recipes and instructions, meeting production, delivery, and service schedules. It also serves meals or prepares them for delivery, ensuring correct portions, food temperatures, presentation, and taste. The Cook maintains clean and orderly kitchen, refrigerator, and storeroom areas; stores or discards excess food according to safe food-handling procedures; and operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed. The position may assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting, and reports maintenance needs, faulty equipment, or accidents to a supervisor. The Cook attends in-service and safety meetings, maintains good working relationships, follows HACCP standards, and performs work safely while helping maintain a clean, safe environment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Personal commitment to the safety of oneself and others.
Follow company policies and procedures, including specified protective equipment and safe lifting practices.

Responsibilities

Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions, meeting production, delivery, and service schedules.
Serve meals or prepare them for delivery with correct portions, temperatures, presentation, and taste; taste prepared food items.
Maintain proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures while following HACCP standards.
Clean the kitchen after preparation and service and maintain high cleanliness standards.
Store or discard excess food according to safe food-handling procedures.
Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat, and store food and supplies according to standards.
Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
Assist with production planning, record keeping, and reporting as required.
Report maintenance needs, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor immediately.
Attend in-service and safety meetings.
Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
Perform work safely and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Follow company policies and required safety practices, including use of appropriate gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
Perform other duties as assigned.