Cook

Harboroaks; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks is seeking a Cook to implement menus and coordinate food preparation and service meals in an institutional setting. Under general direction, you will prepare foods per approved menus and supervise staff.

You will ensure cleanliness, inventory, and compliance with policies, cost controls, and regulatory requirements, working with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to diversify and balance menus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service in institutions (school, hospital, cafeteria).
• ServSafe or similar food safety certification required where state/facility mandates.

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.
• Coordinate 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 policies, quality standards, cost parameters, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Food handling

Staff supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training preferred

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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