Cook I PRN

Crestview, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Job Summary

The Cook I prepares and cooks meals in accordance with established menus recipes and portion guidelines. This role ensures that meals are prepared safely and meet quality standards while maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. The Cook I contributes to efficient food service operations by following departmental policies and assisting with cleaning and sanitation tasks as needed.

Essential Functions

Prepares and cooks food items according to established recipes production sheets and portion guidelines ensuring quality and consistency.
Reviews menus and secures necessary ingredients from storage notifying appropriate personnel of shortages or substitutions.
Cleans seasons and cooks a variety of foods while adhering to food safety standards and regulations.
Measures mixes and cooks ingredients in accordance with recipes tasting finished products to ensure quality.
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of cooking equipment and work areas ensuring compliance with state and local health regulations.
Records food temperatures during preparation and on the serving line to ensure safety and compliance with food handling standards.
Participates in serving meals on the tray line ensuring correct portions and temperatures for hot and cold foods.
Assists with cleaning and sanitizing dishes pots pans utensils and other kitchen items as needed.
Recommends menu or recipe adjustments to the Chef or Sous Chef to improve efficiency or address shortages.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

1-3 years of experience in food preparation or a similar role required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of food preparation techniques recipes and safety standards.
Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate measurements and adherence to recipes.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and quality.
Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with kitchen staff.
Physical ability to lift and carry heavy items and stand for extended periods.

Licenses and Certifications

Food Handlers certification as applicable by local or state regulations required

State Specific Requirements

Arizona: Arizona Health Department Sanitation Certificate ServeSafe Certificate or Arizona Food Handler Certificate required.

Required Experience:

DescriptionJob SummaryThe Cook I prepares and cooks meals in accordance with established menus recipes and portion guidelines. This role ensures that meals are prepared safely and meet quality standards while maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. The Cook I contributes to efficient f...

Description

Prepares and cooks food items according to established recipes production sheets and portion guidelines ensuring quality and consistency.
Reviews menus and secures necessary ingredients from storage notifying appropriate personnel of shortages or substitutions.
Cleans seasons and cooks a variety of foods while adhering to food safety standards and regulations.
Measures mixes and cooks ingredients in accordance with recipes tasting finished products to ensure quality.
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of cooking equipment and work areas ensuring compliance with state and local health regulations.
Records food temperatures during preparation and on the serving line to ensure safety and compliance with food handling standards.
Participates in serving meals on the tray line ensuring correct portions and temperatures for hot and cold foods.
Assists with cleaning and sanitizing dishes pots pans utensils and other kitchen items as needed.
Recommends menu or recipe adjustments to the Chef or Sous Chef to improve efficiency or address shortages.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

1-3 years of experience in food preparation or a similar role required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of food preparation techniques recipes and safety standards.
Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate measurements and adherence to recipes.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and quality.
Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with kitchen staff.
Physical ability to lift and carry heavy items and stand for extended periods.

Licenses and Certifications