Position Summary:

Assists in the preparation and cooking of foods. Prepares, seasons, and cooks soups, meats, vegetables, desserts and other foodstuffs for consumption following standardized recipes.

Primary Duties:

• Reviews menus to determine type and quantities of meats, entrees, soups, etc. to be prepared.
• Prepares and/or cooks food items for patients or residents, staff, visitors and special functions following standardized recipes and acceptable methods of preparation.
• Mixes ingredients according to recipes.
• Bakes, roasts, steams meats, fish and other foods. Makes sauces, soups, stews and casseroles.
• Tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling and/or piercing to determine that it is cooked properly.
• Plans cooking schedule to ensure that food will be ready at the specified time.
• Procures foodstuffs from refrigerators, freezers or other storage areas.
• Maintains cook area in a clean, neat and orderly manner.

Qualification/Specifications:

• Education: High school graduate or GED required.
• Experience: Minimum of two years in food service as a cook required.