SEIU- Cook I

Following predetermined instructions, recipes, and menus, prepares, seasons, and cooks for patients, students, employees, and visitors; assists in the preparation of menus, less complicated in nature, such as breakfast, lunch and selected dinner items.

Responsibilities

Prepares, seasons, and cooks food according to predetermined instructions, recipes, and menus; Assists in the preparation of menus; Reviews computer-generated menus and recipes; Plans cooking and batch-cooking schedules; Prepares servings and portions food items; Maintains prescribed standards of sanitation and safety; Tests foods by sight, smell, taste, temperature and touch; Records amounts of food left over or not served

Requirements

Ability to read, write, understand, and follow oral and written instructions in English; 1-2 years work experience in food preparation; 1 year of which demonstrates ability to work as a Cook; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Ability to lift items weighing approximately 40-50 pounds