Cook (7124)

## ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

**Schedule/Hours: Schedule varies, 40 hours per week**

**Rate of Pay: $12.40 per hour with benefits**

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

**Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:**

• Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull moderately heavy (25-50 lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment. Moderate mobility; duties are performed by combinations of sitting, standig, and walking on a frequent change basis

## WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU
**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.
• **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:**
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Certification within 21 days of hire
• Applicable state, local and/or program contract certifications or licenses