Cook

Harboroaks; Spring Plains (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

White Deer Run York Davies is seeking a full-time cook to join the team. A High School Diploma or GED is expected, with some kitchen experience preferred.

The role requires coordinating food preparation, serving meals, and ensuring quality and safety in a health-focused setting. Responsibilities include directing kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, inventory, and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards while collaborating with leadership and dietitians to offer varied,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in institutional food service.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety certification required where state allows.

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 safety.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary training preferred

Job description

Overview

White Deer Run York Davies is seeking a full time cook. Must have High School Diploma/GED. Some cooking/kitchen experience preferred.

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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