Cook - PRN

JOB SUMMARY:

 Follows a menu to prepare and cook meats, fish, poultry, gravies, cereals, soups, vegetables and other food according to proper preparation methods. Prepares and cleans kitchen and dining areas. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

·         Serves or ensures proper serving of food for tray line or dining room.

·         Complies with established sanitation standards, personal hygiene and health standards.

·         Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques.

·         Stores food properly and safely, marking the date and item.

·         Reports necessary equipment repair and maintenance to supervisor.

·         Correctly prepares all food served following standard recipes and special diet orders.

·         Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.

·         Apportions food for serving.

·         Maintains daily production records.

·         Keeps work area neat and clean at all times; cleans and maintains equipment used in food preparation.

·         Completes food temperature checks before service.

·         Other duties and tasks as assigned.

JOB SKILLS AND ABILITY

·         Must possess strong ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality.

·         Able to read, write and speak English fluently. 

·         Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

·         Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

·         Able to deal effectively with distractions.

·         Is reliable in achieving results within expected time periods.

·         Must ensure accurate and timely timekeeping for payroll purposes.

·         Is highly committed to workplace safety.