Institutional Cook: Prepare Safe, Quality Meals

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Delaware, Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), is seeking a Cook for the Food and Nutrition Services Department. The role focuses on preparing daily meals, adhering to production cycles, recipes, and the Delaware Food Code, and documenting temperatures and production sheets to ensure quality and safety.

Responsibilities include operating kitchen equipment, following safety standards, and supporting inventory and training requirements.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in institutional or commercial cooking and baking.
• Knowledge of proper safety, storage and sanitation standards for food items.

Responsibilities

• Applies food service principles, practices and methods governing food preparation activities to ensure safety and sanitary standards.
• Complies with applicable state and federal rules and regulations.
• Operates various commercial kitchen equipment (dishwashers, ovens, toasters, meat slicers, choppers, deep fryers, etc.).
• Prepares and cooks a variety of food items following standard menus/recipes and dietetic guidelines.
• May prepare requisitions for food items and supplies.
• Attends Department approved training programs.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Kitchen equipment operation

Tools

Dishwashers

Ovens

Meat slicers

Job description

The State of Delaware, Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), is seeking a Cook for the Food and Nutrition Services Department. The role focuses on preparing daily meals, adhering to production cycles, recipes, and the Delaware Food Code, and documenting temperatures and production sheets to ensure quality and safety.

Responsibilities include operating kitchen equipment, following safety standards, and supporting inventory and training requirements.