Cook II - FT - Charleston

Davita Inc.; Johns Island (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cook II to prepare large quantities of food, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. This position involves meal preparation, maintenance of work areas, and the completion of food preparation worksheets, contributing to efficient kitchen operations. Candidates should have experience in volume food preparation and possess a Servsafe certification within 90 days of employment.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in volume food preparation.
• Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to think and react calmly to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and maintain cleanliness of work areas.
• Adhere strictly to the Armed Forces Recipe Service.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements in all activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Basic math skills

Education

Servsafe certification

High school diploma

Job description

JOB TITLE Cook II

REPORTS TO Project Manager

DIVISION Contracts

FLSA Non-Exempt

DOL OCC. CODE 07042

Summary

Prepares in large quantities, by various methods of cooking, meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, etc. Seasons

and cooks all cuts of various meats, fish and poultry. Boils, steams or fries vegetables. Makes gravies,

soups, sauces, roasts, meat pies, fricassees, casseroles, and stews. Excludes food service supervisors and

head cooks who exercise general supervision over kitchen activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Responsible for the overall preparation of meals and maintaining the cleanliness of work areas.

* Strictly adhere to and prepare meals according to the Armed Forces Recipe Service and the food

preparation worksheet.

* Complete the food preparation worksheet at the completion of each meal.

* Assist in developing food cost and control/monitor food budget.

* Maintain all work areas, equipment and cook utensils in a clean and sanitary condition.

* Maintain proper levels of safety precautions in all activities performed.

* Ensure all assigned employees and client trainees meet all safety requirements. Report any failures of

equipment and personnel to meet posted safety precautions to supervisors.

* Report all inoperative equipment to the Lead Cook.

* Ensure all Goodwill Industries and Naval policies and procedures are followed.

* Assure that all supplies and food products are handled as prescribed by agency policies and good

security practices.

* Other duties as assigned by the shift Lead Cook.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assigned employees.

Qualifications

The employee must be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Must be able to

maintain effective working relationships with military personnel and other contractors. Must be able to

read, write, and understand English and perform basic math calculations. Maintain the ability to think,

react calmly and respond to emergency situations. Must be able to perform under stressful situations and

respond to work problems. Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance as

stipulated by the contract. Within 90 days of employment must be able to obtain Servsafe certification.

Education and Experience

Five (5) years' experience in volume food preparation. Experience in a supervisor position preferred.

Prepared: 08/22/05 Revised: 05/14/13 Reviewed: 02/24/15 Approved by: PEGGY SMITH

Physical Demands

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to be able to stand/ walk for

long periods of time; ambulate independently, bend, stoop, and balance; speak and hear clearly. The

employee is frequently required to lift and/or move more than 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift

up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions of this job.

I have read and received a copy of this Job Description. I am able to perform the essential

functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.