<p>Exercise some judgment to follow recipes and general instructions.</p> <p>Education and Experience</p> <p>The ability to read, write, count, and follow instructions. High school diploma and GED highly preferred.</p> <p>Skills and Knowledge</p> <p>High school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary. At least 18 months institutional cooking experience is necessary.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Prepare all standard dining center meals. Prepare and cook meat, vegetables, gravy, meatballs. Make soup, pancake batter, biscuits, etc. Slice and trim meat, bone turkey, slice cheese and cold cuts. Prepare proper amount of food and time cooking so that all items are ready for serving on schedule. Observe safety and health regulations and maintain highest standards of sanitation. Obtain ingredients and supplies from storeroom.</p> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Standing 85% - 100% of the shift </li><li>Frequent bending at the waist; able to bend to below the knee </li><li>Frequent stooping and/or crouching </li><li>Frequent walking back and forth throughout the kitchen, food service areas </li><li>Frequent twisting and bending of head, neck and torso </li><li>Full range of arm movement (extension, twisting, and bending of arm and shoulder, reaching overhead, stirring and mixing, wiping, etc.) </li><li>Listening to and instructing staff </li><li>Visual and cognitive capability sufficient to read and follow instructions and recipes, etc., communicate and issue instructions/assignments to employees; and perform math functions </li><li>Frequently lifting and carrying 30 - 50 lbs. </li><li>Able to lift up to 20 lbs. overhead </li><li>Visual and cognitive capability sufficient to read and follow recipes </li><li>Repetitive wrist movement (e.g. chopping, cutting, slicing, shredding, flipping pancakes and omelets, wiping and scrubbing, etc.) </li><li>Able to work in conditions of extreme heat; may also work outside in inclement weather </li><li>Wrist and finger dexterity (e.g. utilize fine motor skills; ability to use tongs, scissors, knives, and other utensils; write; use of small kitchen utensils) </li><li>Able to push and pull up to 250 lbs. </li></ul> <p>Tools/Equipment</p> <p>Operate a variety of equipment including food slicer, grill, steamer, ovens, etc.</p> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.</p>