What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Heron House at Largo?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
- Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in accordance with portion control, therapeutic diets, scheduled menus, and sanitary regulations.
- Review menus prior to preparation of food and inspect special diet trays to ensure accurate food preparation.
- Wash, cut, slice, and prepare fruits and vegetables for salads, desserts or further cooking.
- Pan food for service on tray line.
- Cook food progressively, in a timely manner, to present the food in its best possible condition.
- Assists in unloading, inspecting and storing incoming food and verify packing lists.
- Keeps kitchen clean and orderly by washing counters and cooking utensils, and by cleaning stoves, ovens, grills and refrigerators.
- Plates food to order and ensures that meal times are met.
- Ensures that food is served and maintained at the correct temperature.
- Maintains temperature logs.
- Is knowledgeable in food safety, sanitation, and time & temperature requirements.
- Understands recipes and portion control.
