JOB SUMMARY
Under direct supervision, functions as an entry level Cook or Baker.
Provides direct assistance to experienced Cooks or Bakers and performs
meal and food planning and preparation as instructed.
PRIMARY DUTIES
1. Prepares items for cooking by peeling, paring, coring,
portioning, washing, sectioning, zesting, chilling or scoring.
2. Prepares, seasons, cooks, fries and bakes according to specific
instructions and/or detailed recipes.
3. Prepares sponges, fillings, toppings, frosting, icing and
assembles into tarts. Decorates cakes, tortes and other pastries.
4. Assembles sandwiches, cold entrees and desserts.
5. Prepares garnish for plates.
6. Assures that set standards of food portions control are
maintained.
7. Communicates in a timely manner with line and cooks regarding
food amounts on hand.
8. Plans baking or preparation schedules to assure time tables are
met.
9. Assures all preparations for meals have been completed.
10. Maintains sanitation and safety techniques in operation and
cleaning of all equipment.
Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of
this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific
duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE: Two years in institutional or commercial food service
which involved the preparation or serving of food.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Working knowledge of various methods of meal and food preparation; of
portion control standards; of related sanitary regulations and
practices. Ability to interpret menus; to follow recipes and
production schedules; to follow dining service policies and
procedures; to develop and apply knowledge of food items served, their
ingredients and preparation; to operate kitchen equipment and
appliances, such as mixers, ovens, steamers, stoves, microwaves and
grills; to select and use knives, handtools, utensils and equipment to
decorate, weigh, measure, maintain holding temperature, bake, cook,
whip, refrigerate, fold, grate, pipe, coat or otherwise produce food
in central kitchen or bakery area; to perform mathematical
calculations; to keep records of supplies used for customers served;
to work in irritating environments and adverse temperature conditions;
to lift transport and stock related supplies and materials.
OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional
related experience and formal education in which one has gained the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the
work of the job class may be substituted for the education or
experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college
credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries
and/or medical examination to determine ability to perform the job.
Safe food handling and sanitation certificates may be required.
Employees appointed to this job class may be required to work
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.