Under the general supervision of the Assistant Food Services Manager, the Cook I prepares, cooks and serves food for patients, clients, residents, employees and catered events of Allied Services.
EDUCATION:
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Culinary Arts degree preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) to three (3) years institutional or commercial cooking experience required.
Serves in cafeteria or at catered events as assigned.
Maintains work area in a clean, neat, orderly manner. Completes sanitation responsibilities as assigned.
Serves on patient tray line or in salad preparation as necessary.
Reviews menus to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, salads and desserts to be prepared.
Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes, using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers, and choppers to make sauces, soups, stews, casseroles and desserts.
Slices portions of meat, fish, and poultry, for individual servings. Prepares or directs distribution of food to serving units. Apportions servings according to menu combinations or orders for patients.
Prepares by washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning of food, items for each meal.
Bakes, roasts, broils and steams meats, fish and other foods.
Observes foods being cooked. Tests food by tasting temperature to determine that it is cooked. Adds ingredients or seasoning to improve flavor or texture as needed. Adjusts heat controls and timers on ovens, grills, etc., as required.
Secures necessary food items from storage to be used in preparation.
Plans cooking schedule in conjunction with Assistant Manager and/or Food Services Director to ensure that food will be ready at specified times. Confers with Dietitian regarding modified diet preparation and appropriate use of leftovers when in doubt.
Required Skills Required Experience