Cook Assistant- Emanuel

Job description

Overview The Cook Assistant performs various functions in the production, service and sanitation areas of Food and Nutrition Services, assisting cooks in preparation of food items or producing items requiring simple preparation. May act as short-order Grill Cook. Three to four hours per shift are allocated for the production of hot food. Responsibilities: - Follows department recipes and standards to ensure high level of food quality which meets/surpasses customer expectations. - Prepares hot foods for patients according to the tally. - Prepares hot foods for retail service taking into account the day of the week, house count and other menu items to determine amounts. - Prepares hot foods for catering as directed. - Typical food preparation duties include the following but are not limited to: - Panning food items - Making gravies and sauces - Preparing and cooking vegetables - Slicing meats - Preparing ingredients for entrees - Grilling hamburgers and making sandwiches - Preparing starches - Preparing premade salads and wraps - Deep Frying assortment of food items - Properly rotates food and disposes of food unable to be served - Serves foods at the correct temperatures. - Operates...