Cook

Kennewick, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $18.50

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Training opportunities

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

Professional Development

Job Description

This job opening is with a reputable organization known for providing excellent dining services to its community. The establishment prides itself on delivering nutritious, tasty, and visually appealing meals, adhering strictly to health and sanitation standards. Recognized for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, this company operates with a focus on maintaining a safe and hygienic food service environment while ensuring that meals meet dietary requirements and taste expectations. As a leader in food services, the organization supports its employees through ongoing training and encourages adherence to state regulations and industry best practices. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and the delivery of consistent, quality service, making it a distinguished workplace for professionals in the culinary and dining service fields.

The role of Cook in this organization involves the preparation and oversight of meal services, ensuring that all food served meets nutritional standards, tastes delicious, and is appealing in presentation. The person in this role will be responsible for preparing scheduled meals from pre-planned menus by following standardized recipes, diet manual guidelines, and portion controls strictly. They will skillfully handle modified and therapeutic diets, ensuring all dietary needs of residents or customers are met precisely. Essential responsibilities also include monitoring and recording food temperatures to guarantee food safety and quality, conducting cleaning duties during and after meals to maintain sanitation, and operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently. The Cook may serve as a delegate supervisor in the absence of the Dining Service Director, overseeing dining services staff and reporting supply or maintenance needs. This position requires knowledge of proper cleaning schedules, sanitation checklists, and emergency protocols such as fire and disaster plans. The Cook is expected to maintain confidentiality regarding resident, community, employee, and company information, underscoring the importance of discretion in this vital role. Overall, this job offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of the community through exceptional food service and kitchen management practices.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years experience as a cook preparing meals for a large group on a regular basis
Proven experience operating commercial kitchen equipment including steamers ovens ranges grills slicers mixers grinders dishwashers and cooking utensils
Food handler's permit valid in the state of employment
Ability to follow standardized recipes and diet manual guidelines precisely
Strong understanding of food safety standards and ability to monitor food temperatures accurately
Capacity to perform cleaning duties and maintain sanitation standards
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work under emergency conditions
Must satisfy all state health licensure certification and background requirements

Job Qualifications

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Must satisfy all state health licensure certification and background requirements
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of experience as a cook preparing meals for a large group on a regular basis or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be experienced in operation of common commercial kitchen equipment such as commercial steamer convection oven standard gas or electric range and grill meat slicer mixer grinder commercial dishwasher cooking utensils etc.
Must have food handler's permit and complete any additional training or certification requirements mandated by the state of employment

Job Duties

Prepare scheduled meals from pre-planned menus according to prescribed standards following standardized recipes and diet manual guidelines using standardized portions and making substitutions only with approval
Accurately prepare and serve food for modified and therapeutic diets
Check and record food temperatures at each meal
Perform clean-up duties as needed during and after each meal service
Use equipment and materials safely and follow correct operating and cleaning procedures
Follow cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists
Check and record freezer refrigerator dish machine and dry storage temperatures
Perform routine recordkeeping duties to assist with compilation of department reports
Report all supply and maintenance needs to Dining Service Director
Oversee and direct the duties of other Dining Services staff in the absence of Dining Service Director
Attend mandatory meetings as scheduled by Executive Director
Maintain confidentiality of resident community employee and company information
Maintain working knowledge of fire and disaster plans and responsibilities under emergency conditions
Perform other duties as assigned