Cook I

Job description

Job Summary The Cook I prepares and cooks meals in accordance with established menus, recipes, and portion guidelines. This role ensures that meals are prepared safely and meet quality standards, while maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. The Cook I contributes to efficient food service operations by following departmental policies and assisting with cleaning and sanitation tasks as needed. Essential Functions: - Prepares and cooks food items according to established recipes, production sheets, and portion guidelines, ensuring quality and consistency. - Reviews menus and secures necessary ingredients from storage, notifying appropriate personnel of shortages or substitutions. - Cleans, seasons, and cooks a variety of foods while adhering to food safety standards and regulations. - Measures, mixes, and cooks ingredients in accordance with recipes, tasting finished products to ensure quality. - Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of cooking equipment and work areas, ensuring compliance with state and local health regulations. - Records food temperatures during preparation and on the serving line to ensure safety and compliance with food handling standards. - Partici...