Cook II, Full-time, Variable 5AM, 6AM and 9:15AM Start Times

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Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The Cook II ensures high quality of food processing by strict adherence to proper production techniques and the production order resulting in timely service to the customer. This position is responsible for the sanitation of all specialized cooking equipment assigned to the area. Performs all duties with sensitivity and attention to the cultural, age, developmental, and environmental safety issues of the populations served. Works in collaboration with leadership staff to provide high-quality nutrition care and food service.

• Determines types and quantities of meats, vegetables and soups to be prepared by reviewing planned menus. Ensures meals are ready at specified times.
• Determines amounts of foods needed to meet weekly menus and submits the order to the supervisor. Consults with lead cook regarding use of left-overs.
• Accurately prepares food items according to standard production orders, planned menus and/or recipes and completes frozen food production orders as assigned. Works with leadership.
• Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat and organized manner. Demonstrates the correct cleaning and dishwashing procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

Hours: Variable 8 Hour Shift Start times of 5 a.m., 6 a.m. and 915 a.m.

• SERV Safe Food Handler card (required).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing (required).
• Minimum of 2 years in institutional food preparation (required).
• Ability to calculate measurements in recipes to increase or decrease servings (required).
• Accurately follows oral, pictorial, and written directions in English.
• Culinary Degree/Certificate (preferred).
• 2-3 years of kitchen and sanitation (preferred).
• No minimum education required.