Job Details
** Cook, UCHS**
**Job Category****:** Program Positions **Requisition Number****:** SWCOO02760 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
Salary: $21.00 per hour
The Cook will be responsible for preparing all meals according to the menu and serving the clients attractive and nutritious meals in an atmosphere of efficiency, cleanliness, and warmth.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Prepares all meals according to the menu.
Supervises and instructs kitchen personnel in the safe, proper, and efficient use of all kitchen equipment.
Maintains a neat and orderly kitchen with the highest standards of safety and cleanliness.
Checks food shipments into the kitchen, signing invoices only after each order has been verified.
Determines the quantities of each food to be prepared daily according to a planned menu using tested and uniform recipes.
Serves the proper serving sizes to meet the necessary requirements with regard to the ages of those served per production sheets.
Records all food requisitions from the storeroom, and records all meals served as required by state standards.
Oversees the locking of the storeroom, freezer, and the refrigerator, and maintaining a correct monthly inventory.
Calls in orders of all necessary supplies to approved vendors.
Reports immediately to the Supervisor of Food Services Program and building principal any accident or clients behavioral problem occurring in the kitchen or the premises.
Evaluates kitchen personnel in the building and confers with the Supervisor of Food Services Program regarding any personal problems.
Reports to the Supervisor of Food Services Program any faulty or inferior quality food which is received.
Supervises with the daily cleaning log of all kitchen equipment, and the washing and sterilizing of all dishes, silverware, and utensils.
Complies with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the maintenance, repair, and operation of equipment and machines [OSHA].
Complies with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the storage, use, and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste and hazardous material [OSHA].
Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of good dietary practices.
Proficiency in the preparation of large quantities of food.
Good Communication Skills with the ability to communicate in a courteous manner.
Good Customer Service Skills
Neat appearance.
Competence in maintaining a kitchen and supervising others.
Successfully passing the Background Check.
Education/Experience
High School Diploma and/or GED or training and experience that are considered equivalent.
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Certificates/Licenses
Food Handler Certification
TB Test
Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Experience in Dietary Meal Preparation preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stand Frequently
Walk Occasionally
Sit Frequently
Handling / Fingering Frequently
Reach Outward Occasionally
Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend Occasionally
Lift / Carry Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
Push/Pull Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs
See Constantly
Taste/ Smell Not Applicable
Not Applicable Not required for essential functions
Occasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)
Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)
Constantly (5+ hrs/day)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
General Office Setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled
PHFE is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)