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Whitsons Culinary Group Cook - Plainview School Nutrition in Plainview, New York
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: • Service daily hot lunch line to ensure compliance with portioning, plate presentation and quality guidelines. • Determine time and sequence of cooking operations to meet meal serving deadlines (e.g., breakfast, lunch, satellite). Batch cooking is required. Do not cook product for entire day service at once. • Prepare and submit food and paper orders according to menu and production logs. Count inventory monthly. Print orders, ring sales in POS. • Perform temperature checks during meal period to ensure food is being served hot. Log results in temperature log. • Follows assigned break schedules. • Follow sanitation requirements according to state, federal or local safe food handling and as prescribed by manager. • Assist in implementation and follow-up of sanitation cleaning schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment. • Prepare and update Production records and temperature logs. When applicable, assist with production required / assigned throughout kitchen. • Complies with all requirements of the mandated food handling certification requirements • Attend weekly kitchen meetings held by head chef or manager. • Follows all Whitsons policies & procedures at all times ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensure compliance with all portioning, plate presentations and quality guidelines. • Maintain a sanitary and attractive work area at all times. Clean as you go. • Stock enough supplies at your station to last the entire day. • Menu signage is to be neat, clean, colorful and complete. • Set up attractive display plates for each menu daily. • Must adhere to all Whitsons policies • Perform additional duties as assigned. Monday - Friday 8:30 - 2:00 Follow school calendar Payrate: $20.00/hour * High school graduate or equivalent. * Ability to speak and read English in order to understand and perform job assignments. * Extensive physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling. * Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment. * Always present a positive and professional image. ServSafe certification and Nassau County food handlers certification. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled