This position is to cook/prepare a wide variety of food served both hot or cold, handle and store food in a clean and sanitary environment, and control the stock levels of food and supplies. The person filling this position shall promote standards of conduct, which are expected and accepted in the workplace, and participates in the Behavioral Management System as necessary to ensure proper workplace appearance and behavior.

Prepares and cooks items that require complex techniques and or multiple preparation steps. Prepares specialty sauces, roasts, broils, bakes, fries, boils, steams, and stews meats, fish, and poultry. Slices, grinds, and cuts food items. Prepares fresh fruits and vegetables for cooking. Prepares soups, stocks, sauces, etc., from scratch without the use of packaged mixes. Cooks food in large quantities and adjusts recipes as needed for the servings required. Plans the cooking process to complete meals. Maintains proper temperatures and properly presents foods. Operates specialized equipment.

The supervisor provides direction on priorities for assignments. The staff identifies the work to be done, plans, and carries out steps to complete the work.

Work may include standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and crawling. Lift objects weighing from 20-50 pounds and upon occasion, in excess of 50 pounds. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

• Clean and sanitary work environment.
• Opportunity to work with a variety of food preparation techniques.
• Participation in the Behavioral Management System.
• Maintaining proper workplace appearance and behavior.

• Experience in cooking and preparing a wide variety of food.
• Ability to handle and store food following sanitation standards.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques such as roasting, broiling, baking, frying, and steaming.
• Skills in preparing sauces, soups, and stocks from scratch.
• Experience in cooking large quantities and adjusting recipes.
• Ability to operate specialized kitchen equipment.
• Strong organizational skills to evaluate stock levels and manage supplies.