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RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible to the Dietary Services Supervisor and under the supervision of the First Cook. Performs a variety of duties pertaining to preparation, portioning, and distribution of foods for inpatient and cafeteria services.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Essential functions- Essential: Seeing, hearing, standing, walking, stooping/bending, squatting, finger dexterity, lifting weight of up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling weight of up to 200 pounds, reaching above shoulder.

Continuous: Seeing, hearing, speaking, standing, walking, stooping/bending, kneeling, twisting body, finger dexterity, carrying weight of up to 20 pounds, repetitive arm/hand motions, frequent gripping of an object. Operates slicer, food processor, rice cooker, microwave, oven, and dishwasher.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Both inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat and cold (temperature duration), noise and/or vibration, hazardous physical conditions, atmospheric conditions which affect the respiratory system or skin. Other and/or specific physical demands, machines, tools, equipment, working conditions, etc., required in area of assignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification and Licensure:

1. High school graduate or the equivalent, with Home Economics course in cooking or its equivalent preferred.

Experience:

1. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English effectively.

2. Knowledge of basic principles of quantity food preparation, ability to adjust recipes and follow directions, ability to plan work.

3. One year experience as a cook in an institution or restaurant is preferred.

4. Able to learn how to operate and clean all equipment properly in the kitchen (e.g. food processor, blender, meat cutter, convection oven, deep fryer, etc.).

5. Able to lift and store heavy food and non-food items.

6. Able to stand on feet throughout entire shift.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet