Cook

Harboroaks; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks is seeking a Cook to implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serving for meals. You will oversee kitchen staff and ensure meals meet nutritional and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has experience in institutional food service, ServSafe certification, and a commitment to food safety and cost-conscious practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in institutional food service.

Responsibilities

• 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 for cleanliness and operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Collaborate with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure varied, nutritious menus.
• Coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with policies, quality standards, cost parameters and regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training encouraged

ServSafe Certification

Tools

ServSafe Certification (if categorized as certification)

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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