Cook

Henry County Government • 1050 Florence McGarity Blvd McDonough, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform defined duties related to providing food services, including preparing breakfasts, lunches, and desserts; serving food; cleaning kitchens and cafeterias; maintaining inventory and records; and supervision of interns and volunteers.

Requirements

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and related experience in cooking, baking, culinary arts, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Knowledge of local government operations, food service-related programs, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in the use of cooking equipment related to the essential functions of the job.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to work with and process payments for accounts within the budget and department.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.
• Ability to operate a copying machine.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe Food Safety Certification issued through the National Restaurant Association is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals; follows approved and prescribed menu for breakfast, lunch, desserts and special diet items; performs chopping, slicing, mixing, measuring, and other prep tasks; cooks and warms food to proper internal temperatures according to safety guidelines; inspects quality of food; anticipates and preps food for next meal; operates all equipment in accordance with safety procedures.
• Serves prepared food regulates meal eligibility; regulates correct portion control; maintains record of meals served.
• Sanitizes and cleans surfaces in accordance with Henry County policies and procedures using proper sanitizing, cleaning, and degreasing solutions; cleans all equipment, utensils, pots, pans, dishes, and trash cans; maintains cleanliness of refrigerator, freezer, and storeroom.
• Maintains inventory and documents; inspects food and supply delivery against order; correctly stores products in appropriate location; completes daily refrigerator and freezer temperature log; labels all food and non-food products by date; completes food and supply requisition form.
• Supervises interns and volunteers, coordinates and trains interns and volunteers.
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Communicates with County City officials, supervisor, other employees, clients, third party service contractors, laborers, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED