To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Must satisfy all state health, licensure/certification, and background requirements.
Education/Experience: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of experience as a cook preparing meals for a large group on a regular basis, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be experienced in operation of common commercial kitchen equipment such as commercial steamer, convection oven, standard gas or electric range and grill, meat slicer, mixer/grinder, commercial dishwasher, cooking utensils, etc.
Certificates and Licenses: Must have food handler’s permit and complete any additional training or certification requirements mandated by the state of employment.
Communication Skills: Receive and carry out verbal or written instruction. Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, or via email with customers and co-workers. Make group presentations to share information or explain policies and procedures.
Organization/Self-Management Skills: Perform repetitive work according to set procedures, with occasional distractions and interruptions. Must be able to recognize a problem and identify when it should be escalated to an appropriate team member.
Computer Skills: May require proficiency with computers to participate in training and other assigned tasks such as online food and supply orders and communication via messaging services.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The Physical Demands and Work Environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Constantly stands and frequently walks for up to and exceeding one hour at a time. Frequently moves items weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Cooking duties require those in this position to frequently twist and rotate head, neck, and torso and reach high or low with arms and hands. Must be able to read recipes and other instructions and detect audible alarms, bells, and signals related to food preparation and safety. Occasionally requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or climb step ladders and/or stairs.
This position is situated in a commercial kitchen with a moderate to high noise level. Kitchen workers are frequently exposed to extreme cold from freezers and extreme heat from ovens, stoves, and grills, as well as hazardous equipment and contaminants such as raw meat and poultry products and cleaning chemicals. In certain circumstances, a staff member may be exposed to communicable diseases and infections, other biological hazards, and various drugs and chemicals. Due to these potential hazardous exposures, you may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in addition to universal precautions. PPE could include, but is not limited to, gloves, gowns, masks, respirators, and goggles.
This position does not typically require travel.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected of the typical person assigned this job. However, it is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. If you have questions or concerns regarding items outlined in this job description, please seek clarification from your direct supervisor.
Schedule- Thursday through Monday 10am-6pm
