Cook 2

As a Cook, you will work under direction of the Food Service Manager. This position requires thorough knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, storage & operation of food service equipment to prepare, cook & serve food. Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide work direction & training to youth workers & youth apprentice in food preparation, sanitation & storage of food for the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility (IRJCF);
• Monitor service lines, loading of carts, storage of foods & general cleaning;
• Work all stations on a rotating basis to include cooking, dish washing, wiping down tables, working on the serving line, and sweeping & moping floors
• Operate commercial/standard kitchen equipment to cook food
• Mix salad & make desserts, dressings & breads; prepare hot & cold beverages & special menu foods; slice meat & cheese; make sandwiches; assemble fruit plates & relish trays; clean & cut vegetables & meats before cooking & mixing
• Clean work area, equipment & utensils; ensure safety & sanitation of assigned area;
• Operate cash register; prepare daily paperwork to include but not limited to HAACP forms;
• Supervise youth workers assigned to work area; follow youth general safety& security procedures;
• Set up food-line & portions of food in compliance with established dietary requirements;
• Set up food carts according to daily recipes to be followed in food preparation area.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in food preparation, sanitation & storage & use of food service equipment in institutional, school or restaurant setting.  Applicant must list examples of experience in food service.

-Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Food Services, Customer Service, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Flexibility, Teamwork