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 prepares and cook meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other products as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking. This position performs other duties in all areas of the kitchen including dish area when needed. They may prepare food as a line cook on order to order basis or may prepare large quantities of food in a cafeteria setting. Cook 2 assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods. Cook 2 is also responsible for setting up prep stations, stocking inventory and maintaining sanitation standards. Must be available to work weekends, nights and holidays.
ESSSENTIAL/PRIMARY DUTIES
Prepares, seasons, and cooks' food Ensures that prep stations are stocked Prepares simple components of each dish on prep list provided by the Chef Carves portions of meat, fish, or fowl for individual servings Ensures food and prep areas meet health and safety standards Assists in preparing, cooking, and storing food, as well as maintaining kitchen and storage facilities in sanitary condition
SECONDARY DUTIES
Unloads all incoming stock, prepares boxes for storage and utilizes proper rotation of all products. Handles issues and problems and refers to higher level staff when needed Provides minimal leadership and coaching to subordinate staff Fills in for fellow employees where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations Helps maintain, clean and stock of coffee and vending areas throughout the entire campus Oversees ordering, monitoring and rotating stock for the coffee and vending areas throughout the campus EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma with a ServSafe Certification, Level 2 ODH Certification and 2-4 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
COMPETENCY/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Advanced ability to develop and learn from others Strong decision-making and organizational skills Eminent ability to work to supervisor's instructions Proficient oral communication and creative skills High aptitude for multi-tasking Basic Computer Skills
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with training of new staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is regularly required to see, talk, and hear. The teammate frequently is required to sit and use hands. The teammate is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The teammate must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the teammate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the teammate. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Midmark Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans Founded in 1915, Midmark Corporation is the only company transforming healthcare experiences through innovative design within the medical, dental and animal health environments. With more than 2,200 teammates worldwide, Midmark focuses on harmonizing space, technology and workflows, creating a better experience for caregivers and patients at the point of care. The Midmark headquarters and innovation hub are located in Versailles, Ohio, which is also home to the Midmark Experience Center, Design Center, Technology Center and our largest manufacturing facility. Midmark maintains eleven additional locations in the United States, including four innovation hubs, and has subsidiaries in India and Italy. EO/AA Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
