Senior Cook

University of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are currently building world-class institutes for the treatment of diabetes and cancer. We are looking for a Senior Cook to join the team. This postion plans and prepare menus, prepares food in large production kitchen, manages kitchen inventory, and performs other duties as needed to fulfill the function of the position.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or graduate of a culinary school, AND:
36 months food service experience
Ability to understand & convert measurements
Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment & supplies
Ability to plan a health conscience menu
Ability to interpret information
Ability to multitask
Ability to understand profit and loss statement

Nice To Haves

Valid Safe Food Handling and Sanitization Certificate from the State of Oklahoma
Familiarity with preparation of gourmet and specialty type menu items
Some experience in menu planning and costing
Experience in complete kitchen management, ethnic cooking (including baking), salad preparation, entrée selection, and pairing

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, and assesses costs for menus.
Prepares new recipes/entrees, salads and other menu items.
Monitors and maintains physical inventory weekly and/or monthly.
Order produce and other food items on a daily basis.
Participates in ongoing skill development courses in order to stay abreast of the latest trends in the food service industry.
May prepare specialty foods, such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, or tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.
Cleans and maintains food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

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