Cook Flex Hours Every other weekend

Geisinger; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Food Service Worker to implement menus and coordinate food preparation while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The role requires experience in food service and includes tasks like cooking, directing staff, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred with culinary training.
• Two years’ experience in food service roles preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance with health standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Inventory Control

Cleanliness and Hygiene

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Training in culinary field

Tools

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

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

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
2. Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
3. Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
4. Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
5. Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing.
6. Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
7. 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 roles in preparing food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state or facility.

While this job description aims to accurately reflect the requirements, management reserves the right to modify duties as circumstances dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of characteristics protected by applicable laws.

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