Cook_NE-KT_701-Social Services Department

Cook-NE_Social Services Department-701

Job Summary:

 

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.

 

 

Essential Functions:

 

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position.  The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

 

 

Meal Preparation:  (50%)

 

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

 

Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled

 

Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance

 

Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service

 

Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours

 

 

Clean: (40%)

 

Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances

 

Stores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates

 

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 personnel practice proper personal hygiene

 

Other Responsibilities: (10%)

 

Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing

 

Assists in coordinating and carrying-out arrangements for programs and special events

 

Supervises volunteers assisting in preparing and serving meals and cleaning of kitchen equipment

 

Performs other related work as required

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

 

 

Education and Experience

 

High School diploma or equivalent,

 

And one year experience cooking food for large groups,

 

Or

 

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

 

Certifications/Licenses:

 

None

 

 

Materials and Equipment:

 

 

Stove                                               Oven                            Refrigerators                           Freezer

 

Kitchen Utensils                              Blender                        Mixer                           Food Processor

 

Mop                                                  Broom                        

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures

 

Knowledge of meal planning techniques

 

Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques

 

Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner

 

Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils

 

Ability to order food and kitchen supplies in an economical manner and to maintain an adequate level of inventory

Physical Requirements:

 

Ability to meet attendance requirements

 

Ability to show up to work on time

 

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

 

Ability to cook, taste, and smell food

 

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

 

Physical ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull light objects (less than 25 lbs.).

 

 

Working Conditions:

 

Work requires driving a vehicle daily with exposure to the outdoors where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

 

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.

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