Cook (PRN / Per Diem)

Summary:

The cook is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary, and consistent manner. This role involves operating and cleaning kitchen equipment, maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the kitchen and service areas, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards and guidelines.

Pay: $17 - $20/hr

Shift: Working as needed / per diem

Responsibilities:

• Prepares, cooks, and serves food in accordance with established policies, procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares high-quality food according to standardized menus and recipes to meet production needs and meal service schedules.
• Maintains an organized, clean, and safe environment in the kitchen at all times.
• Complies with food safety standards and guidelines during all phases of food handling.
• Adheres to portion control by using standardized recipes and proper utensils for measurement.
• Accurately determines quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares meals that meet the needs of clients with diet restrictions.
• Completes all required documentation including but not limited to food and equipment temperature logs.
• Washes and sanitizes dishes, utensils, and equipment, and returns to proper storage areas as requested.
• Performs daily and/or scheduled cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Operates and cleans equipment per department procedures; reports needed maintenance and faulty equipment to supervisor immediately.
• Assists in assuring the proper receiving, rotating, and storage of food and supplies.
• Maintains excellent customer service and resolves client concerns in a professional manner.
• Promptly reports workplace accidents, injuries, incidents, or illnesses.
• Completes required trainings and mandatory training hours.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

Preferred Skills:  

• ServSafe Certification.
• Previous food service experience preferred. High School Diploma.