Prep Cook

Purpose :

To prepare food in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, the community's established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Food Service Director, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times.

Essential Functions

• Assist with food preparation using company standardized recipes and production sheets. Assure meal presentation portion control procedures
• Work the food line during meal times
• Assist in ensuring proper storage of raw and leftover foods
• Assist and direct the daily or scheduled cleaning duties
• Perform all daily tasks in accordance with established Standard Precautions and sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedures
• Ensure that the department and all food storage and work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner and that necessary equipment and supplies are properly maintained and arranged
• Maintained habits of good personal hygiene
• Promptly reports all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents to the Food Service Director and / or Executive Director
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies and procedures, wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling infections waste and / or blood and body fluids
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established procedures; and, complete necessary forms and reports to submit to Dining Service Director
• Review menus prior to preparation of food and inspect all trays to ensure completeness and accuracy of menu and diet preference
• Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management

Marginal functions

Qualifications