Part-Time Cook Assist

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Confers with Food Service Director and/or Dietary Supervisors about the preparation of food for meals and assists in estimating quantities needed
2. Prepares foods listed on menus using safe food handling methods
3. Responsible for taste and quality of finished product
4. Assures that food is served and held at the proper time, correct temperature, and consistency
5. Makes advance preparation for the next day as directed by Food Service Director/Dietary Supervisor
6. Assists in the training of new employees
7. Keeps records of daily food usage and notifies supervisor of supply needs when appropriate
8. Cleans own work area
9. Prepares and serves meals in PODs and dining room
10. Records food temperatures prior to meal service
11. Takes corrective action for temperatures in the “Danger Zone” and notifies supervisor