Cook - Heron House at Largo
Largo, FL 33771
About the Job
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
· Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in accordance with portion control, therapeutic diets, scheduled menus, and sanitary regulations.
· Review menus prior to preparation of food and inspect special diet trays to ensure accurate food preparation.
· Wash, cut, slice, and prepare fruits and vegetables for salads, desserts or further cooking.
· Pan food for service on tray line.
· Cook food progressively, in a timely manner, to present the food in its best possible condition.
· Assists in unloading, inspecting and storing incoming food and verify packing lists.
· Keeps kitchen clean and orderly by washing counters and cooking utensils, and by cleaning stoves, ovens, grills and refrigerators.
· Plates food to order and ensures that meal times are met.
· Ensures that food is served and maintained at the correct temperature.
· Maintains temperature logs.
· Is knowledgeable in food safety, sanitation, and time & temperature requirements.
· Understands recipes and portion control.