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JOB PURPOSE:
Perform entry-level general and routine cooking and kitchen tasks under direct supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and cook meat, fish, vegetables, gravies, cereals, soups, fruits and other foods according to recipes and established procedures for food preparation.
- Prepare and cook food for special diets from recipes provided.
- Prepare various salads, dressings and desserts; prepare leftover food for storage.
- Notify supervisor of food and supplies needed and check in food and supplies as directed.
- Notify supervisor of equipment and work area problems following standard procedures.
- Clean kitchen pantry, utensils, refrigerators and food service equipment and work areas, following established standards for sanitation and safety.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Attend and participate in trainings and other professional development activity.
- Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives.
COMPETENCIES:
- Attention to Detail
- Consistency
- Quality of Work
- Safety Awareness
- Work Tempo
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Food preparation techniques and sanitation procedures for large scale food production.
- Presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
- State and local health sanitation codes related to the operation of a kitchen.
- Maintenance and care of culinary facilities, equipment, supplies and materials.
- Determining ingredient quantities according to specific orders.
- Food serving techniques.