Cook- East Meadow School Nutrition en Whitsons Culinary Group

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for making and serving nutritious meals for students in a safe and healthful manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Coordinates all preparation and serving of food according to menus and in correct portion sizes as mandated by yield guides.
• Delegates and performs cleaning duties, including sweeping and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing and pot washing.
• Coordinates ordering and receiving of all food, beverage and paper product needed for daily service in the school.
• Service daily hot lunch line to ensure compliance with portioning, plate presentation and quality guidelines.
• Determine time and sequence of cooking operations to meet meal serving deadlines (e.g., breakfast, lunch, satellite). Batch cooking is required. Do not cook product for entire day service at once.
• Prepare and submit food and paper orders according to menu and production logs
• Perform temperature checks during meal period to ensure food is being served hot. Log results in temperature log.
• Follows assigned break schedules.
• Follow sanitation requirements according to state, federal or local safe food handling and as prescribed by manager.
• Assist in implementation and follow-up of sanitation cleaning schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Prepare and update Production records and temperature logs. When applicable, assist with production required / assigned throughout kitchen.
• Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements
• Attend weekly kitchen meetings held by head chef or manager.
• Follows all Whitsons policies & procedures at all times

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with all portioning, plate presentations and quality guidelines.
• Maintain a sanitary and attractive work area at all times. Clean as you go.
• Stock enough supplies at your station to last the entire day.
• Menu signage is to be neat, clean, colorful and complete.
• Set up attractive display plates for each menu daily.
• Must adhere to all Whitsons policies
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

PAYRATE - $17/hour