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COOK

Job Code: 2230
Pay Grade: 106

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

General Functions
   Performs moderately complex work in the production of complete meals on a large volume basis.

Work is performed under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor and is reviewed while in progress and upon completion for compliance with accepted standards and procedures.
 
Representative Duties /Assignments
  
  • Prepares foods to be served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals.
  • Roasts meats; such as pork, beef, ham, and lamb; prepares fowl in a variety of ways; creams chicken and beef; fries livers, cutlets, croquettes, steaks and chops; broils fish, hamburgers, steaks, ham, beef and veal; braises beef, lamb, and veal for stews as menu indicates.
  • Prepares a variety of vegetables and prepares soups.
  • Operates standard cooking equipment such as mixing machines, steam cookers, toasters, food choppers and sieves, baking ovens, and stoves.
  • May prepare special diet foods from prepared menus as directed by doctors or dietitians.
  • Bakes pastries, makes cobblers and puddings and prepares other desserts.
  • Participates in the work of cleaning kitchens, refrigerators, storerooms, and eating areas.
  • May serve food portions to persons in a tray line.
  • May direct employees in accomplishing routine tasks.
  • Performs other related work as required.
 
Minimum Qualifications
   Six months experience in institutional or commercial cooking.

Knowledge of materials and methods used in preparing food on a large scale and the use and care of utensils and equipment.
 
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2/20/2003