Cook (9072)

Schedule/Hours: Monday through Friday 10:00am to 3:00pm.

This position is responsible for:

Plans, prepares, cooks, and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.

Key Responsibilities:

* Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals.

* Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods.

* Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen duties are performed while practicing proper personal hygiene

* Assists in coordinating, cooking, and carrying-out arrangements for programs and special events.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

* Ability to meet attendance requirements.

* Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language.

* Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.

* Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.

Employee Benefits:

* Paid Time Off

* Supplemental Insurance and Optional Retirement Plan