Shire Jobs

Cook I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• No minimum experience required
• Employer performs a background screening for access to the work areas
• Employer performs a pre-employment drug test
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior work experience as a cook preferred

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

• Must be able to work in a team environment with a diverse workforce
• Work at a pace for the job duties assigned and physical ability
• Communication skills (e.g., able to respond to common inquiries or complaints)
• Able to follow instructions with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Reasoning Ability: Able to identify issues or problems, evaluate and draw valid conclusions.
• Attentive to detail for quality performance.
• Must know food handling and storage practices; and the ability to appropriately requisition food supplies.

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform cook duties at Patrick Space Force Base: Riverside Dining. Reports to the site leadership team.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions below is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this job. Other duties may be assigned based on business need.

• Use a full range of quality cooking procedures from common and frequently used new or difficult recipes. Prepare a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces, and gravies.
• On a day-to-day basis prepare multiple menu items for one meal which involve planning and coordination steps to ensure that all items are ready for serving at the same time.
• Keep Shift Supervisor or Cook II informed of overall work operation (e.g., activities, progress, delays).
• Assure established safety and housekeeping procedures are followed by all workers on shift.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None

TRAVEL:

None.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE):

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requirements will vary depending on the assigned tasks. This position does require the following: Repetitive lifting, push/pull, carrying, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling and prolonged standing. Will involve

repetitivelifting/moving up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations, when practical, can be offered to accomplish the above requirements.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: