Essential Functions

• Reviews menus, assembles food supplies and equipment for daily food production following instructions and assignments by manager.
• Follows recipe and other production methods to complete preparation of assigned menu items.
• Completes daily production records as required.
• Observes and test food being prepared by tasting, smelling, and using a thermometer to determine that it is prepared according to the recipe.
• Labels, dates and properly stores leftovers.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred. 
• 2 years experience as a cook or in food preparation preferred. 
• Ability to read recipes and production records.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift objects up to 50 pounds with frequent lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. 
• May be exposure to extremes in temperature from kitchen to refrigerators or freezers. 
• Exposure to minor cuts, bruises and scalds is constant. 
• Possible exposure to infectious diseases and body fluids from patients.