Prepares, cooks, portions, garnishes, and serves meals for organizational functions. Ensures food safety, sanitation, quality, and proper cooking temperatures; prepares baked goods and various menu items; estimates food consumption; cleans preparation areas; assists other cooks during busy periods; and may transport meals between day center locations.
POSITION SUMMARY: This Culinarian is responsible for preparing and providing meals for all functions of RMHCS as directed by the Food Services Manager.
MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independence
COMPETENCIES:
- Technical Expertise
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Effective Communication
- Results Oriented
- Personal Credibility
- Quality Focus
- People Focus
- Flexibility
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food handling practices
- Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
- Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling or piercing with utensils
- Weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment
- Portion, arrange and garnish food and serve to patrons
- Regulate temperature of ovens, broilers, grills and roasters
- Substitute or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods
- Bake, roast, broil and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods
- Wash, peel, cut and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare for consumption
- Estimate expected food consumption
- Bake breads, rolls, cakes and pastries
- Prepare relishes and hors d’oeuvres
- Clean food preparation areas
- Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards
- Other duties as requested/assigned
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 1 year experience in food service industry
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Food Handler's License (or Food Handler's Card/Certificate) prior to start date; maintenance of current certification required throughout employment
- Must possess a valid, current Colorado Driver's License with a driving record in good standing and in compliance with Company policy; valid personal automobile insurance must be maintained throughout employment
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customers
- Basic computer skills to include sending and receiving emails
- Working knowledge of large-quantity meal preparation, menu planning, and routine reporting to the Head Chef required
- Position may require driving between day center locations to transport meals or other items
- Must be flexible to rotate across Explorer, Pikes Peak, and Quail Lake Day Center locations; all shifts originate and conclude at Pikes Peak
We strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan. Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or PRN/casual), job grade and length of service.
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