COOK II Position Available In Orange, New York

COOK II Location:

West Point, NY, United StatesDate Posted:

Jun 18, 2025

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OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

: Primary responsibility will be to prepare large quantity, high quality food for a military based facility according to their standards. + Prepare meals in large quantities and according to Army standards + Be able to prepare food utilizing various cooking methods + Prepare meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables + Prepare vegetables, soups, gravies, sauces, meat pies, fricassees, casseroles, and stews + Perform other duties as assigned + Supervisor other staff in the kitchen + Perform other duties as assigned

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

: + Prepare meals in large quantities and according to Army standards + Be able to prepare food utilizing various cooking methods + Prepare meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables + Prepare vegetables, soups, gravies, sauces, meat pies, fricassees, casseroles, and stews + Supervisor other staff in the kitchen + Make sure food is properly handled, prepped and stored to minimize time/temperature abuse + Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage + Maintain a neat and orderly kitchen with the highest standards of safety and cleanliness + Serve the proper serving sizes to meet the necessary requirements of those served per production sheets + Record all food requisitions from the store room, and records all temperatures from the serving line + Report immediately to the Food Services Supervisor and Director any accident or behavioral problem occurring in the kitchen or the DFAC premises + Report to the Food Service Supervisor any faulty or inferior quality food which is received + Supervise and assist with the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, and the washing and sterilizing of all dishes, silverware, and utensils + Comply with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the maintenance, repair and operation of equipment and machines (OSHA) + Comply with all Federal, state and local laws and regulations for the storage, use and disposal of trash, rubbish, waste and hazardous material (OSHA) + Undertake all other duties commensurate with the post as and when directed by the Food Services Supervisor/Director + Perform other duties as assigned

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

+ Support the Organization in striving to deliver a quality product and service to the Cadets and the customers of the USMAPS facility

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

: + Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision + Good human relations with the ability to communicate in a courteous manner + The ability to foster and promote a good team spirit at all times + The capacity to refrain from aggressive or intimidating behavior + Be respectful to Supervisors and co-workers at all times + Possess the ability to work with minimal supervision + Must conform to the appearance and hygiene standards that the military base requires

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

: + Some previous food service, or training, is preferred + Bilingual a plus + Servsafe food certificate or equivalent a plus

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

: + Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team + Must be capable to stand for long periods of time + Must be able to work in an area with lots of people + Must be capable to move throughout work day to different stations + Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet + Should be able to withstand warm and cool working locations + Must be able to move in tight spaces + Occasional lifting of > _20+pound

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