Cook - Food Preparation Specialist

5 days ago


Prescott, Arizona, United States Arizona Official Website of State of Arizona Full time
Job Summary:

As a Cook - Food Preparation Specialist with the Arizona Official Website of State of Arizona, you will work under general supervision of a higher-level cook or food service supervisor. You will have the authority to exercise limited flexibility in choosing methods and procedures to complete assignments. Your primary responsibilities will include performing a variety of cooking and general food preparation activities, preparing special diet food, assisting in keeping kitchen or cafeteria areas clean, safe, and properly storing food.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare menu items following recipe instructions and adjusting for the number of portions, taking into account therapeutic diets and meeting serving schedules.
  • Prepare food into individual portions for serving on food carts to infirmaries, observing requirements of special diets according to doctor's orders.
  • Clean kitchen areas thoroughly for the preparation of next meal's food, following standards of sanitation set by the Department of Health Services, and make cleaning assignments to other food service employees as necessary.
  • Assume duties of ordering food needed, approving all leave requests, submitting payroll information, and directing all work in the Food Service Department as needed.
  • Prepare food on individual plates for serving in the dining room, observing requirements of special diets according to doctor's orders.
  • Ensure proper storage temperatures, dating, and rotation of food stuff, and maintain safe and appropriate temperatures on the food line.
  • Supervise other employees and direct work assignments when the Food Service Manager or Supervisor is absent.
Requirements:
  • Commercial sanitary methods used in food preparation and precautions needed to guard against food hazards in food service activities and standards set by the County Health Department.
  • Recipe terminology, techniques used to preserve natural nutrients and palatability of product, and adjustment for required number of servings.
  • Variety of foods, their preparation, and serving in commercial size quantities, and practices of institutional food service, use of various proper temperature ranges for thawing, cooking, and storage of all food substances.
  • Principles of supervision and work activity of the entire food service staff, policies, and procedures for the work unit.
  • Sanitation and safety codes, rules, and regulations, cleaning methods, and techniques.
  • Purchase orders and procedures and basic arithmetic computation methods.
  • All kitchen equipment, proper use, safety, cleaning, and storage.
  • Therapeutic diet requirements and preparation.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Preparing various foods for consumption that is nutritional and palatable with minimal waste while maintaining optimum freshness and visual presentation.
  • Interpersonal communication on all levels of interaction to provide positive outcomes and maintain good working relationships.
  • Use of all cooking equipment, including steamers, ovens, and walk-ins.
Licenses/Certificates:
  • Must undergo annual screening for TB with negative results.
  • Valid AZ Class 1 Fingerprint card within 20 days of hire.
  • Valid Food Handler's Permit.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
  • Serve-Safe or similar training.
  • Valid driver's license.


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