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Summary
The incumbent cooks and prepares a variety of hot and cold menu items for Center students and staff. The Cook is responsible for handling and storing food in a clean and sanitary environment and for the control of stock levels of food and supplies.

Duties

• This position may have irregular work hours and shifts, cooks and prepares a variety of hot and cold menu items for students, staff, and special events groups that vary in size.
• Order, issue, and store food items in accordance with inventory and sanitation requirements.
• Operate, breakdown, and clean the standard food service equipment such as a food processors, slicing machines, rotary or convection ovens, and a deep fat fryer.
• Operate and clean specialized equipment such as a cook tanks, agitating kettles, pump fill stations, tipper ties, blast chillers, and vacuum packers.
• Use standardized recipes and cooking techniques that have been adapted to the requirements of a specialized food preparation system.
• Determine portion cost and adjust ingredients in standard recipes when altering the number of servings required.
• Decide if items are fresh and whether cooked foods are done by their appearance, consistency, texture, and temperature.
• Schedule and coordinate their preparation to produce a properly cooked meal on time.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
• Must have or be able to obtain the appropriate State Food Handlers Certification(s) within 90 days of appointment.
• This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment. Appointment is conditional on negative results.
• You may be required to push, lift, and carry up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to do quantity cooking following written instructions
• Ability to use kitchen utensils and equipment
• Skill in dexterity and work safety practices
• Work Practices (includes cleanliness, neatness, and concern for sanitation)
• Technical Practices (knowledge of food preparation techniques)
• Knowledge of Materials