• Cook - Longmeadow School Nutrition

    Whitsons Culinary Group (Longmeadow, MA)


    Cook - Longmeadow School Nutrition

     

    Longmeadow, MA, USA

     

    Requisition Number

     

    13722

     

    Location

     

    Longmeadow Blueberry Hill-61205

    Job Description

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:• 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 required. • 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

    Requirements

    Education:• High school graduate or equivalent• Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessary

     

    Certifications:• Servsafe certification or willing to obtain

     

    Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:• Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments• Must be proficient in recipe procedures and cooking techniques• Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments. Extensive physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting up to 40lbs, bending, pushing, and pulling.• Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.• Always present a positive and professional image.• Basic English Reading and Writing Skills• Able to Pass Background Screening

     

    • 1 year professional culinary experience required• Always present a positive and professional image

     

    Work Schedule

     

    Mon - Fri 7:30am -2pm Follows school calendar

     

    Supervisor

     

    Kevin F Krupski

     

    Salary Target

     

    18-20hr.