Cook

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

At the Northlands Job Corps campus: responsible for preparing center meals, establishing menu and determining quantities of food.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Prepares quantities of food according to the menu and number of students/employees, in accordance with local, state, and national food safety regulations. · Ensures proper set up of food items on the serving lines as directed by the Senior Cook. · Assists in serving meals. · Adheres to all state guidelines concerning food safety and proper food handling procedures, and cleans assigned areas. · Sets up and helps serve food items on the serving lines. · Responsible for daily production sheets for food preparation, pull sheets, and inventory control. · Maintains inventory of foodstuffs and requests additional food as necessary. · Assists in cleaning and maintaining kitchen and dining areas. · Reports unsafe of unsanitary conditions in the kitchen/dining area. · Insures leftover foods are properly covered and stored. · Supervises and assists culinary arts and work-based learning students in proper food preparation and storage. Directs work of students who are assigned to serving line. · Maintain daily record of temperature (HACCP).

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

· Knowledge of safety and sanitation requirements in food preparation and storage · Knowledge of methods of preparing cooking and serving food · Proven ability to plan and sequence the timing of food and preparation of tasks · Ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure · Ability to follow oral and written instructions; excellent organizational skills · Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others · Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel and Outlook, etc.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

· High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:

· 2 years of work related experience in a cafeteria/food service setting. · Must be ServSafe-certified or have the ability to be certified · Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record