Cook (FT/PT)

12 Oaks Management; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

12 Oaks Management in Saint George, UT is seeking a cook to prepare and serve meals according to planned menus, using standardized portions. You will ensure meals are served on time, organize prep tasks, and complete daily clean-up while maintaining sanitation standards.

Ideal candidates have prior cook employment, can handle a wide range of foods, follow health rules, and manage time with minimal supervision. The role includes adherence to dietary preferences and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must have prior employment as a cook.
• Able to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfully.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in food prep.
• Able to organize time effectively with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals as indicated on menus with standard portions.
• Ensures meals are served at scheduled times and tasks are organized.
• Completes all clean-up duties after each meal service.
• Follows cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists to maintain cleanliness.
• Accounts for resident, staff, and guest meals per procedures.
• Accommodates resident food preferences.
• Reports problems or issues to Food Service Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Food preparation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: St. George, UT 84770

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Job Shift: Any

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals as indicated on planned menus using standardized portion sizes and approved substitutions
• Ensures that meals are served at scheduled times, planning and organizing food preparation tasks appropriately
• Completes all clean‑up duties as needed after each meal service
• Follows cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists to ensure kitchen and food service areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition
• Ensures that resident, staff, and guest meals are accounted for according to established procedures
• Ensures that resident food preferences are met
• Observes and reports to the Director of Food Service or Executive Director any problems, concerns, or issues regarding the Food Service Department
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• Must demonstrate successful employment as a cook
• Must be able to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfully
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 30 pounds, to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time standing
• Must have a working knowledge of the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation
• Must be able to organize and use time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two or more years of experience cooking for large groups preferred
• Experience preparing special diets preferred, including low sodium, low cholesterol, diabetic, and vegetarian

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions required of a person in this position. I have read the above job description, understand the conditions set forth therein, and will perform these duties to the best of my ability.