A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.
Cook Hignell Inc - 2.9 Chico, CA Job Details Full-time $21 - $24 an hour 1 day ago
Qualifications English Full Job Description Summary:
The Cook is responsible for providing an appetizing variety of healthy food for all residents. The Cook is also responsible for kitchen clean-up following meals. Must be able to work weekends.
Cleans, stocks, and restocks workstations. Takes delivery of supplies and food products an makes sure everything is put away in its correct place and using FIFO. Maintains food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices. Observes and tests foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients according to recipes using various kitchen utensils and equipment. Portions, arranges, garnishes food, and serves food. Regulates temperatures of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters. Substitutes for or assists other cooks during emergencies or rush periods. Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods. Washes, peels, cuts, and seeds fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption. Estimates expected food consumption; Requisitions or procures food from storage. Consults with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs. Butchers and dresses animals, fowl, or shellfish, or cuts and bones meat prior to cooking. Bakes breads, rolls, cakes, and pastries. Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas. Operates large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles. Reads food order slips or receives verbal instructions as to food required by residents and prepares and cooks food according to instructions. Regular attendance.
Other Functions:
Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Mental and Physical Demands:
Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities. Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials. Requires concentration and attention to detail; Requires a high level of organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to read and follow recipes and directions. Ability to lift and carry equipment and supplies such as boxes, fixtures, tools, equipment, furniture weighing up to 50 pounds. Standing up to 8 hours per day; Walking up to 8 hours per day. Ability to walk, kneel, climb, stand, stoop, crouch and reach when performing work activities.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities except as may be assigned from time to time.
Core Competencies/Qualifications:
Commitment to the Company's mission. High school diploma or GED. Additional education and/or training preferred. Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out assignments. Ability to read, write, speak and communicate effectively. Demonstrated skill in correct grammar, spelling, and English usage. Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100's. Must be able to work weekends.
