The Cook will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares and serves food for all customers and services areas on time as ordered.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area, coolers, and freezers and documents.
• Completes customer requests in a friendly and efficient manner, i.e., clinic, special function, etc.
• Follows department standards when preparing food items and shows attention to detail in foods produced.
• Meets and practices the standards of sanitation according to Nutrition Services policies and procedures.
• Follows department procedure to cover, date and rotate food items before storage.
• Assists in maintaining needed inventory requesting supplies to meet standards or special needs.
• Actively participates in taste testing and helps to develop winning standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand: Continuously (67-100%)
• Walk: Continuously (67-100%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Rarely (1-4%)
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement For This Position: Infrequent Driver

Reference ID: R4584

• Competitive pay range of $16.26 - $24.38.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Participation in taste testing and menu development.

• Experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Attention to detail in food production.
• Ability to follow sanitation and safety standards.
• Strong customer service skills.