Cook - Ridgeland School Nutrition - Whitsons Culinary Group

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Service daily hot lunch line to ensure compliance with portioning, plate presentation and quality guidelines • Determine time and sequence of cooking operations to meet meal serving deadlines (e.g., breakfast, lunch, satellite). Batch cooking required. • Prepare and submit food and paper orders according to menu and production logs • Perform temperature checks during meal period to ensure food is being served hot; Log results in temperature log • Follows assigned break schedules • Follow sanitation requirements according to state, federal or local safe food handling and as prescribed by manager • Assist in implementation and follow-up of sanitation cleaning schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment • Prepare and update Production records and temperature logs. When applicable, assist with production required / assigned throughout kitchen • Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements • Attend weekly kitchen meetings held by head chef or manager • Follows all Whitsons policies & procedures at all times ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensure compliance with all portioning, plate presentations and quality guidelines • Maintain a sanitary and attractive work area at all times; Clean as you go • Stock enough supplies at your station to last the entire day • Menu signage is to be neat, clean, colorful and complete • Set up attractive display plates for each menu daily • Must adhere to all Whitsons policies Education: • High school graduate or equivalent • Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessary Certifications: • Servsafe certification or willing to obtain Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies: • Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments • Must be proficient in recipe procedures and cooking techniques • Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments. Extensive physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting up to 40lbs, bending, pushing, and pulling. • Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. • Always present a positive and professional image. • Basic English Reading and Writing Skills • Able to Pass Background Screening • 1 year professional culinary experience required • Always present a positive and professional image Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled