SEIU-Cook Helper

Assists in gathering food supplies and equipment for Cooks and assists them in the preparation of food. May perform grill and broiler activities independently.

Responsibilities

Assists in gathering food supplies and equipment for Cooks and assists them in the preparation of food; May perform grill and broiler activities independently; Tends foods that are cooking and tests them for progress of cooking; May adjust cooking time and temperature and add seasonings and ingredients as directed; Prepares beverages and like items; May prepare special diet foods and short-order foods such as on grills or in broiler; Peels, washes, trims and cuts vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese and other foods; Measures and mixes ingredients according to computer-generated recipes; Prepares servings of food items; Makes up patients' trays and serves food onto a food truck or containers; Observes precautions against deterioration and degradation of prepared foods, foods awaiting preparation and leftovers awaiting proper storage; Removes food from carts when returned; wraps, stores, processes or discards as directed; Cleans utensils, equipment and work area; Stores food in prescribed manner and follows all other instructions to maintain prescribed standards of sanitation and safety; Obtains and arranges food, supplies, and utensils and prepares oven, fryers and grills; May obtain food trucks, containers and trays

Requirements

Knowledge of food preparation methods; Ability to read and write English; Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; 1 year experience in commercial food service or equivalent combination of education and experience; Ability to lift items weighing approximately 40-50 pounds