✓You’ll need

Certifications

✓ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

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.

About the role

What you’ll do

Cook and prepare foodCook and prepare food according to approved menus

Direct activities of workersDirect activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals

Clean and inspect equipmentClean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation

Take inventory of suppliesTake inventory of supplies and equipment

Work with Food ServiceWork with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing

PURPOSE STATEMENT: Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.

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. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

PRTF - Cook