Cook

Harboroaks; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Agave Ridge is seeking an experienced Cook to join our food service team. Under general direction you will implement menus, coordinate food preparation and serve meals in an institutional setting.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and ServSafe certification, with two or more years of experience in institutional food service. You will supervise staff, maintain cleanliness, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification required by state/facility.

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 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary education or training

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Join our team at Agave Ridge! We are seeking an experienced Cook! We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you--passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.

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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