Cook

Harboroaks; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Valdosta, Georgia, is looking for a dedicated food service worker to implement menus and coordinate meal preparation. The role involves cooking, supervising staff, and managing inventory while ensuring a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, culinary training, and experience in food service, particularly in institutional settings. Applicants must also possess food safety certifications as required by local regulations.

Qualifications

• Two or more years' experience in food service preparation.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers in food preparation and serving.
• Ensure cleanliness and operational functionality of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory management

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training

Tools

Kitchen appliances

Food safety certifications

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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