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Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Cook 1 performs semi-routine cooking duties. Performs work in accordance with Institute and regulatory agencies (ServSafe) safety standards and practices.

Job Duties

• Prepares and cooks meats, fish, vegetables, gravies, sauces, cereal, soups, fruits, bakery products and other foods according to recipes or member orders
• Prepares and cooks food for special diets, special events, or as assigned from recipes formulated by qualified personnel
• May prepare special gourmet food in high volume
• Maintains appropriate cooking temperatures by recording measurements according to protocol
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment according to protocol; deep-cleans equipment and work areas per schedule
• Insures ServSafe compliance in assigned work area and/or kitchen
• Checks in food and supplies and uses First In First Out (FIFO) method when using food
• Maintains food production records
• Notifies supervisor of foods and supplies needed
• Unpacks deliveries and restocks work areas
• Prepares list of items needed for next day according to menu offerings
• Sets up food stations according to protocol
• May be required to cook specialty/ethnic food items
• May be assigned to storage equipment cleaning responsibilities
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Must have one year of culinary education and a minimum of one year of experience or two years of relevant experience
• Must be able to follow and maintain maximum standards of ServSafe sanitation and safety to ensure the highest standards for food and beverage service
• The selected candidate must have the ability to carry a minimum of 50 pounds of cooking utensils, cooking pots, cooking supplies and cooking ingredients repetitively throughout the day
• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions in English
• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematics: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentage conversion to decimals and count, as related to calculating or converting units of measure for determining proper amounts of food ingredients for large food production
• Must possess a California Food Handler card or have the ability to obtain one 30 days from start of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy a la carte restaurant

Required Documents

• Resume