Cook-East

Job Location
The Cook position is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Job Duties

• The Cook is responsible for maintaining principles of proper food production and other related activities
• Responsible for the preparation and cooking of foods, such as meats, soups, sauces, gravies, starch, entrees, vegetables, and special orders
• Responsible for seeing that food is prepared according to menu
• Confers with supervisors as to the use of leftovers, and menu changes
• Maintains high standards of food handling and cleanliness in the work area, and is responsible for high standards of personal cleanliness
• Will work together with the employees of the department to provide optimal food, nutritional, and environmental services to patients, visitors, and staff

Experience
Experience in food services as a cook.

Education
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.

Skills

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English; must be able to read and comprehend recipes
• Must be able to use simple arithmetic and keep simple records
• Must be able to use simple office machines, meat slicers, mixers, steamers, and other institutional cooking equipment
• Must be able to perform several tasks (assembling trays, reading menus, etc.) at the same time
• Ability to handle high stressed situations
• Ability to produce products with last minute notice and be successful
• Ability to follow instruction and acceptance of guidance

Keywords Food, food service, dietary, food and nutrition, culinary, cook, cooking, chef, catering, hospitality, kitchen

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