PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Under general direction implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
- Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
- Clean and inspect equipment kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
- Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
- Perform and coordinate food production cleaning maintenance and inventory control activities.
- Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures quality standards cost parameters and appropriate regulatory requirements.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
- Two or more years experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions such as school hospital or cafeteria preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification where required by the state facility.
PAY RANGE: