Cook, Senior

The position is located in Sells, AZ.

Position Summary :

Under general supervision, supervises and oversees the kitchen and trains staff; plans and prepares nutritious, well-balanced meals. Maintains cleanliness of food preparation areas, kitchen, utensils and equipment.

The work is normally reviewed upon completion, with occasional spot checks while in process, to ensure accuracy, timeliness and conformance to established standards; major work tasks are covered by instructions or procedures and unusual situations are referred to a supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : (Depending on area of assignment, incumbent may not be required to perform some of the duties listed below.) :

• Leads and trains cooks, prepares, cooks and serves meals and cleans kitchen and dining area.
• Plans and prepares well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks according to established policies, procedures, and nutritional guidelines.
• Prepares and adheres to weekly menus, including documenting any substitutions to the menus.
• Stores, labels, and dates food properly.
• Submits monthly food reports, daily meal counts, and food service reports on a timely basis.
• Orders food and foodservice related items to ensure that adequate supplies are available at all times.
• Ensures safety guidelines and other applicable procedures are applied in the food preparation and dining areas.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Inspects kitchen to ensure safety measures are practiced continually.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen and dining areas.
• Washes and dries pots, pans, eating utensils, and other cooking equipment.
• Ensures the safe usage and security of culinary equipment.
• Ensures timely delivery of prepared food products.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma and three years' work experience in food preparation.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements :