General Purpose: The Grill/Prep Cook performs a variety of duties in the preparation of various food products. Prepares, seasons and cooks food for hospital patients, employees and visitors. Essential (Primary) Functions: The Grill/Prep Cook prepares seasons and cooks meats and vegetables using skill in frying, grilling, and sautéing.
Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipe. Deep fries, grills and sautes meats, fish, vegetables and other foods. Adds seasoning to foods during preparation.
Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing. Portions food on serving plates. May add gravies, sauces, and garnishes to servings.
May select recipes per menu cycle, prepare bakery items, receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets. May clean and sanitize work stations and equipment and must follow all KPC and regulatory rules and procedures. The supervisor/manager may assign other duties as needed including directing and training other cooks and kitchen employees.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way would be: This position REQUIRES Weekend coverage, & some Holidays . Education High School or equivalent.
Experience/Requirements 6 months preferred, which includes Training in institutional food preparation. Licensure/Certification Food Handler's Certification REQUIRED upon hire. FLEXIBLE to Varied Shifts