Cook

Minimum Work Experience
Two years of professional cooking experience required. Minimum Education
Culinary degree preferred. Required Skills
Requires experience and knowledge of techniques and methods of quantity food preparation and storage.

Ability to prepare creative menu plans consistent with federal and state government nutrition guidelines.

Skill to estimate food quantities required for menus.

Skill to plan the preparation of meals for serving at specified meal times.

Skill to prepare meals with a minimum of waste.

Knowledge of safety practices related to food preparation and use of commercial kitchen utensils and equipment.

Knowledge of sanitary methods of food handling, food preparation and cooking techniques.

Skill to monitor inventory levels.

Skill to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Basic skill in using a computer.

Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Knowledge of basic record keeping.

Skill to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, patients and guests.