Cook - Rock Eagle

Cook I – Rock Eagle

Posting Number: S14135P

Working Title: Cook I – Rock Eagle

Department: CAES‑Rock Eagle 4‑H Center

Location: Rock Eagle 4‑H Center, Athens, GA

This is skilled cooking work in the preparation of foods for a dining hall, cafeteria or snack bar. Work may involve either the general preparation or cooking of a variety of foods or the specialized preparations of meats or vegetables. Work involves responsibility for neatness and cleanliness in preparing food and for adherence to prescribed schedules. Assignments are received verbally and from prepared menus, but employees exercise independence in the actual food preparation and working processes.

General supervision is received from a superior who checks the work by observation of results obtained. Hours can include nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Prepares a wide variety of meats, fowl, fish and vegetables for lunch and dinner; prepares breakfast dishes including eggs, bacon, and hot cereal; prepares stews, soufflés and similar courses. (75%)
• Operates standard cooking equipment such as mixing machines, steam cookers, toasters, food choppers, refrigerators, baking ovens and stoves. (10%)
• Supervises and participates in the work of cleaning kitchens, refrigerators and storerooms; instructs and supervises workers assisting in the preparation of food. (5%)
• Performs related work as needed.

• Considerable knowledge of the materials, methods and equipment used in preparation of food on a large scale.
• Considerable knowledge of health hazards in food preparation and services and of necessary precautionary measures.
• Some knowledge of food values and menu planning.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions concerning food preparation and service.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise the work of food service workers.
• Ability to operate standard cooking equipment and to use kitchen and cooking utensils for large‑scale food preparation.

• Work long hours walking and standing while working in a commercial kitchen.
• Driving to perform related job tasks.

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Martin Scott
martin.scott

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