Cook

Job description

Prepares assigned menu items and maintains a clean, organized kitchen. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Prepares assigned menu items and serving line, sanitizes kitchen area and equipment, and ensures proper food storage. Prepares food for the school breakfast and lunch program, evening meals, employees, contracted customers, special events, and/or meetings including cooking, baking, shredding, and slicing. Prepares kitchen and food for following day as needed. Cooks quickly, efficiently and according to menu and recipes. Takes and records food temperatures according to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) food safety policies, records temperatures again prior to service. Abides by all regulatory standards (i.e. CMS, Joint Commission, USDA) and follows standards precautions. As appropriate, follows and complies with isolation guidelines. Reports any observed changes in patient/youth physical or mental condition to appropriate unit personnel. Ensures that food is good quality and is ready on time. Determines correct food portions; utilizes kitchen resources efficiently. Arranges food for service and serves food ensuring appropriate utensils are used for serving. Sanit...