Production Cook (Cafeteria Cook, Prep Cook (Healthcare), Kitchen Services, Culinary Services)

Job description

Plans cooking schedule in conjunction with Production manager to ensure food will be ready at specific times. Confers with Production Manager regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers. Washing, trimming, cooking and seasoning of food items for each meal. Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes using a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and food processors to make entrées, sauces, casserole, soups, breads and desserts. Bakes, roasts and broils meats and other foods. Observes and tastes food being cooked to assure the product meets standards and reflects recipe adherence. Procures food products from refrigerators, freezers and dry storage areas.