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.
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.
Experience and Education :
High School diploma or equivalent, and one-year experience cooking food for large groups
Licenses and Certifications :
Serve-Safe certification preferred. Required within a timeline determined by the location administration.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :
Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to cook, taste, and smell food.
Ability to lift and carry and / or push / pull light objects (less than 25 pounds); 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.