Cook_NE-KT_701-Social Services Department

Cook-NE_Social Services Department-701 Job Summary:   Plans, prepares, cooks and serves nutritional meals and snacks in accordance with    established guidelines and schedules; ensures all meals are prepared and served in a safe and presentable manner; cleans kitchen facilities, equipment, and appliances; maintains inventory of kitchen supplies and food in a neat and orderly manner.     Essential Functions:   This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position.  The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.     Meal Preparation:  (50%)   Plans menus and purchases food and supplies necessary for the preparation and serving of nutritional meals   Cleans, cooks, and prepares a variety of foods and beverages utilizing kitchen equipment, utensils, and supplies in accordance with acceptable and economical cooking methods   Ensures that enough food is prepared based on the number of people to be served and that food is prepared in a timely manner as scheduled   Serves food and beverages in a presentable manner; prepares plates for infants or persons requiring additional assistance   Sets tables with plates, napkins and utensils or sets up buffet line for self-service   Prepares snacks and prepares plates of food for people eating after normal serving hours     Clean: (40%)   Cleans tables, chairs, floors, dishes, utensils, and kitchen appliances   Stores, refrigerates, and freezes foods in a safe and economical manner; monitors expiration dates on all foods ensuring proper disposal of food with expired dates   Maintains a high degree of cleanliness in the kitchen and dining room; ensures that all meals are prepared in a safe manner; ensures all kitchen personnel practice proper personal hygiene   Other Responsibilities: (10%)   Maintains proper supply and orderliness of kitchen stock inventory in order to meet the needs of the kitchen; orders, receives, and processes food purchases; verifies that invoices are accurate and submits for further processing   Assists in coordinating and carrying-out arrangements for programs and special events   Supervises volunteers assisting in preparing and serving meals and cleaning of kitchen equipment   Performs other related work as required     MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:     Education and Experience   High School diploma or equivalent,   And one year experience cooking food for large groups,   Or   Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities   Certifications/Licenses:   None     Materials and Equipment:     Stove                                               Oven                            Refrigerators                           Freezer   Kitchen Utensils                              Blender                        Mixer                           Food Processor   Mop                                                  Broom                             Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures   Knowledge of meal planning techniques   Knowledge of acceptable food storage and cleaning techniques   Ability to cook nutritional, tasteful, and safe food for large groups in a timely manner   Ability to properly clean kitchen appliances and utensils   Ability to order food and kitchen supplies in an economical manner and to maintain an adequate level of inventory Physical Requirements:   Ability to meet attendance requirements   Ability to show up to work on time   Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.   Ability to cook, taste, and smell food   Duties are usually performed by frequent walking and/or standing, kneeling, or squatting relieved by lesser periods of sitting.   Physical ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull light objects (less than 25 lbs.).     Working Conditions:   Work requires driving a vehicle daily with exposure to the outdoors where there are physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.   Work is performed in a normal kitchen environment where there may be limited physical discomforts associated with working around hot stoves/ovens or cold freezers.