Cook

East Tennessee Behavioral Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

East Tennessee Behavioral Health in Knoxville seeks an experienced cook to implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serving of meals.

You will supervise staff, maintain cleanliness, and ensure safety and nutrition requirements are met, in collaboration with dietary leadership. A strong foundation in institutional food service and ServSafe-style certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years in institutional food service.
• ServSafe or similar certification preferred where required by state.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment and work areas to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate with leadership or Dietitian to ensure varied, balanced menus.
• Maintain compliance with policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food preparation

Team supervision

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training

Job description

Purpose Statement

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

Purpose Statement

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

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.

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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