Whitsons Culinary Group

Cook - North Merrick School Nutrition

Whitsons Culinary Group, Merrick

North Merrick, NY, USA

Requisition Number

13327

Location

North Merrick

Job Description

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

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Service daily hot lunch line to ensure compliance with portioning, plate presentation and quality guidelines.
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Determine time and sequence of cooking operations to meet meal serving deadlines (e.g., breakfast, lunch, satellite). Batch cooking is required . Do not cook product for entire day service at once.
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Prepare and submit food and paper orders according to menu and production logs
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Perform temperature checks during meal period to ensure food is being served hot . Log results in temperature log.
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Follows assigned break schedules.
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Fo llow sanitation re quirements according to state, f ederal or local safe food handling and as prescribed by manager.
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Assist in implementation and follow-up of sanitation cleaning schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
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Prepare and update Production records and temperature logs . When applicable, assist with production required / assigned throughout kitchen .
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Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements
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Attend weekly kitchen meetings held by head chef or manager.
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Follows all Whitsons policies & procedures at all times
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ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Ensure compliance with all portioning, plate presentations and quality guidelines.
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Maintain a sanitary and attractive work area at all times. Clean as you go.
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Stock enough supplies at your station to last the entire day .
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Menu signage is to be neat, clean, colorful and complete.
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Set up attractive display plates for each menu daily.
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M ust adhere to all Whitsons policies
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Perform additional duties as assigned.
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Payrate - $17.00/hour

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.* Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments.* Must possess strong math skills* Experience cashiering* Computer Knowledge required* Extensive physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting up to 40lbs, moving side to side, bending, pushing, and pulling.* Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.* Always present a positive and professional image.

Work Schedule

9:00am-2:00pm

Supervisor

Jennifer L Hennessy

Salary Target

17.00