Cook (9072)

Schedule/Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00am to 3:00pm.

This position is responsible for:

Plans, prepares, cooks, and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.

Key Responsibilities:

* Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.

* Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.

* Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen duties are performed while practicing proper personal hygiene

* Assists in coordinating, cooking, and carrying-out arrangements for programs and special events.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

* Ability to meet attendance requirements.

* Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.

* Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

* Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.

Employee Benefits:

* Paid Time Off

* Supplemental Insurance and Optional Retirement Plan

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

Education and experience:

High School diploma or equivalent,

and

One year experience cooking food for large groups,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

State Driver License preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans I Disabled