Cook General

SummaryServes as team member responsible for assisting with preparing, seasoning, and cooking a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes, and other food items.Does this position require Patient Care?NoEssential Functions-Receives food ingredients and supplies from main kitchen and pantry as required for daily operations.-Reviews production schedule to determine food requirements including variety and quantity of food for preparation and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities.-Prepares and displays a wide variety of foods such as vegetables, fruits, meats, soups, salads, simple pastries/breads and cereals in accordance with prescribed recipes using a full range of cooking methods; tests foods being cooked for quality.-Completes production sheets and other records as required.-Maintains clean work areas, utensils, and equipment.-Caters special events as required.-Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.-Required to prepare special diets according to prescribed standards.-Record inventory and/or order stock.EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?YeLicenses and CredentialsExperienceexperience working as a cook 5-7 years requiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.- Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.- Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls and/or other baked goods.- Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.- Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.- Organizing and coordinating skills.- Ability to accept receipt of goods and supplies.- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%)Walking Frequently (34-66%)Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)Balancing Frequently (34-66%)Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)Feeling Constantly (67-100%)Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)Talking Constantly (67-100%)Hearing Constantly (67-100%)