Cook

St. Francis Commons - Cook

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$18.50/hour

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RESPONSIBLE TO: Production Manager, Food Service Manager

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POSITION DESCRIPTION: Kitchen, service areas, storage areas

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The cook is responsible for all aspects of the meal service, from preparation of healthy and attractive meals for residents and staff (conforming to departmental standards and State code) to clean up of their work areas.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

n Must be available to periodically work more than eight (8) hours per day or more than forty (40) hours per week. nnnnnnnn Open or close the kitchen according to approved procedures for unlocking/locking, turning equipment on/off, setting up, closing work areas, etc. nnnnnnnn Act in a supervisory capacity in the absence of management personnel. nnnnnnnn Decide and follow through on coverage for call-ins as needed. nnnnnnnn Prepare and cook all foods related to breakfast, lunch, supper and/or the cafeteria meals, using standardized recipes and procedures; production; and pre-prep sheets. nnnnnnnn Follow sanitary food handling procedures and maintain correct temperatures throughout food production service and storage. nnnnnnnn Serve meals using appropriate utensils and portions. nnnnnnnn Take and log temperatures of all food on the service line (hot and cold) prior to service. Follow through to heat or chill and foods not meeting standards. nnnn Set up (and prepare as needed) food and beverages for special functions. nnnnnnnn Work special functions as assigned. nnnnnnnn Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment during and at the end of each shift. nnnnnnnn Attend in-service and other training program related to duties and responsibilities as required. nnnnnnnn Organize the walk in cooler daily, being sure all food is in the correct areas, covered, labeled and dated; all outdated items must be thrown away, all empty milk crates removed, etc. nnnnnnnn Utilize the pre-prep sheets to do pullouts, cook-offs and prep. nnnnnnnn Keep the production manager informed of any supplies (food, paper, cleaning) that we are low on or out of. nnnnnnnn Perform duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the Food Service department. nnnnnnnn Stock the hot/cold food vending machine and the soda machine in the cafeteria as needed. nnnnnnnn Slice and grind meat as needed for daily sandwiches. Make salad mixes. nnnnnnnn Set up, serve, clean up and count money for the cafeteria service as needed. nnnnnnnn Provide adequate, prompt and accurate assistance as directed to assist the Food Service department to acquire and maintain its expected standards. nnnnnnnn Other related duties that may become necessary or as directed by the supervisor, department head and/or administration.