Cook Full Time

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Cook and prepare food according to approved menus. - Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals. - Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation. - Take inventory of supplies and equipment. - Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing. - Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities. - Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements. OTHER FUNCTIONS: - Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: - High school diploma or equivalent required. - Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred. - Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred. - ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.