Cook (47473)

POSITION SUMMARY :

Person in this position will be responsible for the food preparation, storage, and supply for the Celebrating Families Program. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Oversight and supervision of operations including food preparation, cleanliness, and adherence to health codes and regulatory guidelines.
• Responsible for menu planning and food ordering.
• Ensure all meals are prepared in accordance with approved menus, meeting mealtime schedules and record client / staff meals census.
• Maintain high health standards, cleanliness, and sanitation, always including the earing of hairnets and / or caps within food preparation and serving area.
• Familiarization with California State Health Codes relating to the operations of a commercial kitchen and will always comply.
• Prepare requisitions for food and commodities as needed and receive and properly store all deliveries.
• Ensure that equipment is in good operating condition and that temperatures are within proper standards, be constantly aware of fire and safety hazards and report repair / maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Label, date, and store all left over food in accordance with sanitary food handling requirements.
• Always maintain professional standards with food preparation and handling, as well as maintaining a high level of good housekeeping.
• Taste test food prior to service and reserve samples of each meal for 24 hours to determine possible food contamination.
• Follow procedures for dispensing and retrieving all utensils during and after meal periods.
• Maintain current inventory on all commodities and stored goods.
• Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

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