Cook (Early Learning Center) 62.5%

Job Description

Position Title
Cook (Early Learning Center) 62.5%

The cook will support with meal production for the Early Childhood Laboratory School for up to 75 children on a daily basis. The cook will also support with maintaining the kitchen and supplies.

Position Definition
To prepare and cook hot and cold menu items; to plan menus and order food; and to maintain the kitchen and food service areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepares main dishes; prepares and cooks meat dishes, sandwiches, soups, vegetables, gravies and sauces; cleans and prepares vegetables for salads.
• Cooks breakfast orders, such as eggs, bacon, potatoes and hot cakes.
• Follows master recipes in the preparation of food.
• Operates grill, deep fat fryer, steam cooker, slicers, mixers, and other related equipment.
• Plans menus and determines optimum quantities of food to order and prepare.
• Orders meats, produce, milk products and other food stuffs; orders food for campus events and athletic events.
• Determines price to charge for food items.
• Assists on serving line and cash register as required.
• Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen area; washes utensils, pots and pans.
• Maintains inventory and reviews all items on a daily basis.
• Completes daily inventories of knives, controlled food items and tools.
• Monitors and fills all drink machines.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience
One (1) year of experience as a cook in preparing and cooking food in large quantities, including meat dishes. Possession of a high school diploma/GED or the equivalent. Possession or the ability to obtain a ServSafe Certificate.