Production Cook

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for instructing staff and residents in food handling, preparation, sanitation, safety, and storage; performing the following duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.

• Cooks meals in quantities according to menu and number of portions to be served, including batch cooking.

• Washes and sanitizes dishes and cooking equipment.

• Bakes breads and pastries. • Cleans, cuts, and prepares meat, poultry, and fish.

• Ensures that all individuals and groups receive a meal. • Maintains kitchen cleanliness at all times, including sweeping and mopping of floors.

• Prepares and provides the ingredients or supplies required for catering events.

• Trains and coaches new and current employees.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• AAS, CC certification, or equivalent experience.

• Certificates, licenses and registrations required:

o Food Service Sanitation Certificate preferred.

• Other skills required:

o Education and training in food management, culinary preparation, or food service preferred.

o 1+ years of food service experience.

o Knowledge of general principles and approaches for providing food services.

o Basic computer skills, including Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, etc.).

o Ability to maintain professional composure in emotional and complex situations.

o Able to maintain organized workspace and documentation.

o Perform work duties with limited supervision. o Work in an environment with frequent periods of moderate to loud noise

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.