Cook

Harboroaks; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Fort Wayne is seeking a dedicated food service worker responsible for food preparation and compliance with health regulations. The role involves coordinating meal services, managing kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring nutritional quality in food offerings. Preferred candidates have culinary training and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Preferred 2+ years of experience in food service.
• ServSafe Certification or similar required.
• Additional education or training in culinary field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers assisting in meal preparation.
• Ensure compliance with policies and quality standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory control

Cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.

· Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.

· Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.

· Take inventory of supplies and equipment.

· Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.

· Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.

· Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

· Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.

· Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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